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

A. laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the spleen through the abdomen
B. laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a vein in the abdomen
C. laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the spleen through the abdomen
D. laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a vein in the abdomen


Answer: C

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