Question

which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term encephalopyosis?
multiple choice
encephalo (head) + py (paralysis) + osis (condition) = paralysis of the head
encephalo (brain) + pyosis (condition) = a condition of the brain
encephalo (brain) + py (pus) + osis (condition) = pus - filled abscess in the brain
encephalo (skull) + py (pain) + osis (condition) = pain in the skull

Explanation:

In medical - terminology, "encephalo -" refers to the brain, "py -" means pus, and "-osis" is a suffix indicating a condition. So, encephalopyosis means a pus - filled abscess in the brain.

Answer:

encephalo (brain) + py (pus) + osis (condition) = pus - filled abscess in the brain