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

A. end (around) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation around the eye
B. end (against) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (disease) = diseased tissue against the eye
C. end (in, inside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation inside the eye
D. end (upon) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (disease) = diseased tissue upon the eye
E. end (out, outside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation outside the eye


Answer: C

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