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

A. peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue around the heart
B. peri (inside) + cardio (heart) + centesis (suture) = suture of the tissue inside the heart
C. peri (inside) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue inside the heart
D. peri (upon) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue upon the heart
E. peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (suture) = suture of the tissue around the heart


Answer: A

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