Which Medical Term Means "An Incision into the Heart Muscle

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which medical term means "an incision into the heart muscle"?

• A) Cardiomyopathy
• B) Cardiomyotomy
• C) Cardiothoracic surgery
• D) Cardioversion
• E) Myocardium

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