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

A. odont (tooth) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a tooth
B. odont (gums) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of (a portion of) the gums
C. odont (tooth) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a tooth
D. odont (tooth) + ectomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a tooth
E. odont (gums) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the gums


Answer: C

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