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

A. cyclo (ciliary body) + pleg (paralysis) + ic (pertaining to) = a drug that paralyzes the ciliary body
B. cyclo (conjuctiva) + pleg (formation) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to a formation of a film on the conjunctiva
C. cyclo (cornea) + pleg (eat) + ic (pertaining to) = a drug that wears away the cornea
D. cyclo (cochlea) + pleg (suffering) + ic (pertaining to) = improper functioning of the cochlea
E. cyclo (iris) + pleg (change) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to a change in the color of the iris


Answer: A

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