Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term colostomy?

A. colo (colon) + stomy (surgical removal) = surgical removal of (a portion of) the colon
B. colo (colon) + stomy (opening) = creation of an opening in the colon
C. colo (colon) + stomy (puncture) = puncture of the colon
D. colo (colon) + stomy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the colon
E. colo (colon) + stomy (suture) = suture of the colon


Answer: B

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