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

A. dacryo (tear) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac
B. dacryo (eye) + cyst (ciliary body) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the ciliary body in the eye
C. dacryo (eye) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the sac of fluid in the eye
D. dacryo (tear) + cyst (tumor) + ectomy (removal) = removal of a tumor in the tear duct
E. dacryo (tear) + cyst (ciliary body) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac and ciliary body


Answer: A

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