A laminectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove an obstruction from the carotid artery, which carries blood to the brain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: A carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove an obstruction from the carotid artery, which carries blood to the brain. A laminectomy is a removal of a portion of a vertebra in order to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve.
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