Removal of a portion or all of the colon is referred to as a:
A)colostomy.
B)colectomy.
C)ileostomy.
D)gastrectomy.

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Colectomy specifically refers to the surgical removal of all or part of the colon, while the other options refer to the removal of other parts of the digestive tract. Colectomy refers to the surgical removal of a portion or all of the colon. Colostomy and ileostomy refer to procedures that create an opening in the abdomen for waste to exit the body after a portion of the colon or ileum (part of the small intestine) has been removed, but do not necessarily involve removal of the colon itself. Gastrectomy refers to the surgical removal of all or a portion of the stomach.

Removal of a Portion or All of the Colon Is