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

A. chondro (cartilage) + plasty (incision) = incision into cartilage
B. chondro (cartilage) + plasty (binding) = binding of cartilage (surgical fixation of cartilage)
C. chondro (cartilage) + plasty (reconstruction) = reconstruction of cartilage
D. chondro (cartilage) + plasty (breaking) = breaking of cartilage
E. chondro (cartilage) + plasty (suture) = suture of cartilage


Answer: C

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