Question

which medical term means surgical removal of stomach?
a gastroplasty
b gastrotomy
c gastrectomy
d gastrostomy

Explanation:

• Option A: "Gastroplasty" refers to the surgical repair or reshaping of the stomach, not removal.
• Option B: "Gastrotomy" means an incision into the stomach.
• Option C: "Gastrectomy" is the correct term as "ectomy" in medical terminology means surgical removal.
• Option D: "Gastrostomy" is the creation of an opening (stoma) into the stomach.

Answer:

C. gastrectomy