A surgical procedure to remove part of the stomach because of a cancerous tumor is a ________.
A) polypectomy
B) gastrostomy
C) gastrectomy
D) gastric stapling
Ans: C) gastrectomy
Explanation: A) A polypectomy removes a polyp.
B) A gastrostomy creates a permanent opening into the stomach.
C) Correct!
D) A gastric stapling is done to treat obesity.
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