Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemolysis?

A. hemo (vein) + lysis (binding) = binding of veins
B. hemo (blood) + lysis (flow) = flow of blood
C. hemo (vein) + lysis (formation) = formation of veins
D. hemo (blood) + lysis (formation) = formation of blood cells
E. hemo (blood) + lysis (breakdown) = breakdown of blood cells


Answer: E

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