Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ichthyosis?

A. ichthy (scaly) + osis (condition) = a condition of the skin that is dry and scaly
B. ichthy (dry) + osis (condition) = dry skin condition
C. ichthy (hidden) + osis (condition) = a hidden condition of the skin
D. ichthy (yellow) + osis (condition) = yellow skin condition
E. ichthy (hard) + osis (condition) = a hardening of the skin


Answer: A

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