Removal of a part of the skull is:
A) craniectomy.
B) stereotaxic radiosurgery.
C) ventriculoperitoneal shunt
D) trephination.

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Craniectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the skull to access the brain for various medical reasons, such as in cases of traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, or swelling. Stereotaxic radiosurgery and ventriculoperitoneal shunt are not procedures that involve the removal of a part of the skull. Trephination, also known as trepanation, is a historical surgical procedure that involves drilling or scraping a hole into the skull for various medical, religious, or mystical purposes. However, it is not commonly performed today, whereas craniectomy remains a common surgical procedure in modern medicine.

Removal of a Part of the Skull Is