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

A. hydro (marketplace) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of open spaces
B. hydro (heights) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of heights
C. hydro (light) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of light
D. hydro (fire) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of fire
E. hydro (water) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of water


Answer: E

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