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

A. osteo (cartilage) + scler (pain) + osis (condition) = pain in the cartilage
B. osteo (bone) + scler (hardening) + osis (condition) = abnormal hardening of bone
C. osteo (muscle) + scler (weakening) + osis (condition) = muscle weakness
D. osteo (bone) + scler (growth) + osis (condition) = abnormal growth of bone
E. osteo (joint) + scler (softening) + osis (condition) = abnormal softening of bone


Answer: B

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