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

A. odonto (gum) + clasis (break) = breaking of the gums (usually a crack)
B. odonto (tongue) + clasis (break) = breaking of the tongue
C. odonto (mouth) + clasis (break) = breaking of mouth (jaw)
D. odonto (palate) + clasis (break) = breaking of the roof of the mouth
E. odonto (tooth) + clasis (break) = breaking of a tooth


Answer: E

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