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

A. en (upon) + cephal (head) + algia (condition) = condition upon the head
B. en (upon) + cephal (brain) + algia (recording) = recording upon the brain
C. encephal (head) + algia (pertaining to) = pertaining to the head
D. encephal (brain) + algia (pain) = brain pain
E. encephal (nerve) + algia (written record) = written record of the nerves


Answer: D

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