Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pulmonary edema?

A. pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing of the airway
B. pulmon (airway) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the airway
C. pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (swelling) = swelling in the lungs
D. pulmon (lung) + ary (pertaining to) + edema (narrowing) = narrowing or constricting of the lungs


Answer: C

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