A/an ________ Is a Surgical Procedure to Excise (Remove)a Small

question 54

Multiple Choice

A/an ________ is a surgical procedure to excise (remove) a small tumor without taking any surrounding tissue.

• A)radical resection
• B)lumpectomy
• C)exploratory laparotomy
• D)punch biopsy

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Definitions:

Colon

The longest part of the large intestine, functioning in the absorption of water and electrolytes from digested materials before waste elimination.

Cholelithiasis

The medical condition characterized by the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder.

Gallstones

Gallstones are solid particles that form from bile cholesterol and bilirubin in the gallbladder, which can lead to pain, inflammation, and infection.

Jaundice

A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, caused by elevated bilirubin levels in the bloodstream.