Question

multiple choice
dacryo (eye) + cyst (ciliary body) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the ciliary body in the eye
dacryo (eye) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the sac of fluid in the eye
dacryo (tear) + cyst (tumor) + ectomy (removal) = removal of a tumor in the tear duct
dacryo (tear) + cyst (ciliary body) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac and ciliary body
dacryo (tear) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac

Explanation:

The prefix "dacryo -" refers to tears. "Cyst -" can refer to a sac - like structure. "Ectomy" means removal. So "dacryocystectomy" is the removal of the tear - sac.

Answer:

E. dacryo (tear) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac