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

A. nephro (kidney) + pexy (suture) = suture of a kidney
B. nephro (kidney) + pexy (rupture) = rupture of a kidney
C. nephro (kidney) + pexy (binding) = binding of a kidney
D. nephro (kidney) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of a kidney
E. nephro (kidney) + pexy (puncture) = puncture of a kidney


Answer: D

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