Which treatment procedure removes a core of cervical tissue?

A) lumpectomy
B) dilation and curettage
C) conization
D) episiotomy


C) conization
A conization is a surgical procedure to remove a core of cervical tissue. A
lumpectomy is a surgical removal of a breast tumor and the tissue immediately surrounding it. A
dilation and curettage is a surgical procedure in which the opening of the cervix is dilated and the
uterus is scraped of its lining or tissue. An episiotomy is a surgical incision into the perineum to
facilitate the delivery process.

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