What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation VH?

A. Vaginal hysterectomy: vagin (vagina) + al (pertaining to) + hyster (uterus) + ectomy (surgical reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the uterus through the vagina
B. Vaginal hysterectomy: vagin (vagina) + al (pertaining to) + hyster (uterus) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the uterus through the vagina
C. Vaginal hysterectomy: vagin (vagina) + al (pertaining to) + hyster (ovaries) + ectomy(out/cut/procedure: removal) = surgical removal of the ovaries through the vagina
D. Vaginal hysterectomy: vagin (vagina) + al (pertaining to) + hyster (perineum) + ectomy (suture) = suture of the vagina and perineum
E. Vaginal hysterectomy: vagin (vagina) + al (pertaining to) + hyster (perineum) + ectomy (surgical reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the vagina and perineum


Answer: B

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