The surgical incision into the skull is:

A) craniectomy.
B) craniotomy.
C) encephalotomy.
D) cranioplasty.


B
Explanation:
A) Craniectomy is removal of part of the skull.
B) Correct.
C) Encephalotomy is an incision into the brain.
D) Cranioplasty is a surgical repair of the skull.

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