A surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as:
A)craniectomy.
B)craniotomy.
C)diskectomy.
D)none of the above.

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A craniectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the skull, usually to relieve pressure on the brain. A craniotomy is a similar procedure but involves removing a piece of the skull and replacing it after the surgery is complete. A diskectomy is the surgical removal of a spinal disc. Therefore, the correct choice is A) craniectomy.

A Surgical Excision of a Portion of the Skull Is