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

A. aorto (aorta) + gram (record) = record of the aorta
B. aorto (aorta) + gram (process of looking) = process of looking at the aorta
C. aorto (aorta) + gram (instrument to look) = instrument used to look at the aorta
D. aorto (aorta) + gram (instrument) = instrument used to make a record of the aorta
E. aorto (aorta) + gram (specialist) = specialist in the aorta


Answer: A

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