What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation HSG?

A. Hysterosalpingogram: hystero (uterus) + salpingo (fallopian tube) + gram (record) = record of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
B. Hysterosalpingectomy: hystero (uterus) + salping (fallopian tube) + ectomy (out/cut/procedure: removal) = surgical removal of the uterus and fallopian tubes
C. Sonohysterography: sono (sound) + hystero (uterus) +graphy (writing procedure) = procedure using sound waves to examine the uterus
D. Severe hyperemesis gravidarum: severe hyper (over) + emesis (vomiting) + gravidarum (pregnancy) = severe pregnancy-related vomiting; extreme morning sickness
E. None of these


Answer: A

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