Which medical term means "removal of gallbladder"?

a. choledochectomy
b. cholecystectomy
c. cholelithectomy
d. cholelithiasis


b
Explanation:
a. choledochectomy: excision of gallbladder
b. cholecystectomy: correct
c. cholelithectomy: excision of a gallstone
d. cholelithiasis: condition of having gallstones

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