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

A. gingivo (tooth) + stomat (mouth) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the tooth and mouth
B. gingivo (gum) + stomat (mouth) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the mouth and gums
C. gingivo (tooth) + stomat (stomach) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the teeth caused by the stomach
D. gingivo (gum) + stomat (stomach) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the gums caused by the stomach


Answer: B

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