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

A. opto (ear) + myo (muscle) + meter (instrument for measuring) = instrument for measuring the ear muscles
B. opto (eye) + myo (vision) + meter (instrument) = instrument for measuring the strength of vision
C. opto (eye) + myo (muscle) + meter (instrument for measuring) = instrument for measuring the strength of eye muscles
D. opto (eye) + myo (eyelid) + meter (instrument for looking) = instrument for looking at the eye and eyelid
E. opto (ear) + myo (ear drum) + meter (instrument for looking) = instrument for looking at the ear and ear drum


Answer: C

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