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

A. mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (surgical fixation) = surgical fixation of the mastoid
B. mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the mastoid
C. mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (incision) = incision into the mastoid
D. mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (removal) = removal of the mastoid
E. mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (binding) = binding of the mastoid


Answer: B

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