Surgery performed on the abdomen for the purpose of determining if cancer is present is called:
A) a staging laparotomy
B) cytologic testing
C) a biopsy
D) a protocol
A
Explanation: A staging laparotomy is done to determine if cancer is present. Cytologic testing looks at cells to determine their structure and origin. A biopsy excises a piece of tissue to assist in diagnosis. Protocol is medications, surgeries, and treatments.
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