The term craniotomy means:
A) surgical removal of part of the skull.
B) surgical repair of a joint.
C) surgical incision into the skull.
D) surgical excision of a vertebral posterior arch.
C
Explanation: A) Surgical removal of part of the skull is a craniectomy.
B) Surgical repair of a joint would be a arthroplasty.
C) Correct.
D) A surgical excision of a vertebral posterior arch would be a laminectomy.
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