Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term arthrodesis?
A. arthro (joint) + desis (breaking) = breaking of a joint
B. arthro (joint) + desis (binding) = binding of a joint (surgical fixation of a joint)
C. arthro (joint) + desis (incision) = incision into a joint
D. arthro (joint) + desis (suture) = suture of a joint
E. arthro (joint) + desis (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a joint
Answer: B
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