The name of the surgical procedure known to laypersons as "getting your tubes tied" is the surgical procedure of ________

A) myomectomy
B) tubal ligation
C) laparoscopy
D) dilation and curettage


B
Explanation: A) Myomectomy is removal of a tumor from the myometrium of the uterus; it does not involve the uterine tubes.
B) Correct!
C) Laparoscopy involves looking into the abdominal cavity with a scope.
D) Dilation and curettage involves the cervix and uterus, not the uterine tubes.

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