Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term tarsectomy?
A. tars (ankle) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the ankle
B. tars (ankle) + ectomy (removal) = removal of all or a portion of the ankle
C. tars (wrist) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the wrist
D. tars (wrist) + ectomy (removal) = removal of all or part of a wrist
E. tars (tendon) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the tendon
Answer: B
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