A surgical incision into the abdomen is:

A) choledochotomy.
B) gastrectomy.
C) glossectomy.
D) laparotomy.


D
Explanation: A) An choledochotomy is an incision of the common bile duct.
B) A gastrectomyis an excision of part or all of the stomach.
C) A glossectomyis an excision of part or all of the tongue.
D) Correct.

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