A surgically created permanent opening in the abdomen to bring the intestine to the outside of the body is called a _____________.
A)colostomy
B)abdominocentesis
C)cholecystectomy
D)gastroenteritis

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A colostomy is a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening, called a stoma, on the abdomen so that waste can be eliminated from the body. This is usually done when a person's colon or rectum is damaged or removed, and it allows for waste to bypass the damaged or removed tissue and be eliminated through the stoma. The other answer choices are not related to this surgical procedure.

A Surgically Created Permanent Opening in the Abdomen to Bring