Which of the following statements is true regarding the medical term teratoma?

A. It derives its name from the contents of the cyst.
B. It breaks into terat (monster) + oma (tumor).
C. It is an ovarian cyst containing skin and sometimes hair, teeth, bone, or cartilage.
D. It is also called a dermoid cyst.
E. All of these are true statements.


Answer: E

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