Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term gingival hyperplasia?

A. gingiv (gum) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (over) + plasia (formation) = overformation of gum tissue
B. gingiv (gum) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (under) + plasia (formation) = underformation of gum tissue
C. gingiv (mouth) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (under) + plasia (formation) = underformation of mouth tissue
D. gingiv (mouth) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (over) + plasia (formation) = overformation of mouth tissue


Answer: A

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