The removal of all or part of an extremity is:
A) Excision
B) Incision
C) Ectomy
D) Amputation

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Amputation specifically refers to the surgical removal of an extremity or limb. Excision is a more general term that refers to the removal of any part of the body, including tissue, organs, or tumors. Incision refers to the act of making a cut or surgical opening, but not necessarily removing anything. Ectomy is a suffix that means removal, but it does not provide enough information to specifically refer to an extremity or limb.

The Removal of All or Part of an Extremity Is