Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term paronychia?

A. paronych (nail) + ia (inflammation) = inflammation of the nail
B. par (around) + onych (nail) + ia (condition) = condition of the tissue around the nail
C. par (under) + onych (fat) + ia (softening) = softening of the fat under the skin
D. paronych (hair) + ia (condition) = condition of the hair
E. par (across) + onych (skin) + ia (pertaining to) = pertaining to across the skin


Answer: B

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