Which treatment procedure removes a core of cervical tissue?

A) episiotomy
B) conization
C) lumpectomy
D) dilation and curettage


B) conization
Correct. Conization removes a core of cervical tissue. Episiotomy is surgical
incision of the perineum to facilitate the delivery process. A lumpectomy is removal of a breast
tumor and the tissue immediately surrounding it. Dilation and curettage is a surgical procedure in
which the opening of the cervix is dilated and the uterus is scraped or suctioned of its lining or
tissue.

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