Which surgical term means to surgically create a connection between two structures?
A) colostomy
B) anastomosis
C) extraction
D) proctoplasty
B) anastomosis
An anastomosis connects two structures. A colostomy is the creation of an opening
into the colon. An extraction is the removal of a tooth. A proctoplasty is the surgical repair of the
rectum and anus.
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