Question

which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term laparosplenectomy? multiple choice laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a vein in the abdomen laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a vein in the abdomen laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the spleen through the abdomen laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the spleen through the abdomen

Explanation:

The prefix "laparo -" means abdomen, "splen -" refers to the spleen, and the suffix "-ectomy" means surgical removal. So "laparosplenectomy" is the surgical removal of the spleen through the abdomen.

Answer:

laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the spleen through the abdomen