The correct breakdown of the medical term "ureteropyelonephritis" into its component parts is:
- uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis
Explanation:
1. "Uretero" refers to the ureter, which is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
2. "Pyelo" relates to the renal pelvis, the part of the kidney where urine collects before entering the ureter.
3. "Nephr" pertains to the kidney itself.
4. "Itis" is a suffix indicating inflammation or infection.
Therefore, the breakdown "uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis" correctly represents the components of the medical term "ureteropyelonephritis" referring to inflammation or infection involving the ureter, renal pelvis, and kidney.
