Match the surgical procedures with their correct meanings.

-Removal of the gallbladder
A)blepharoplasty
B)cecostomy
C)cholecystectomy
D)gastroduodenal anastomosis
E)gingivectomy
F)herniorrhaphy
G)paracentesis
H)sphincterotomy

Question

Match the surgical procedures with their correct meanings.

-Removal of the gallbladder
A)blepharoplasty
B)cecostomy
C)cholecystectomy
D)gastroduodenal anastomosis
E)gingivectomy
F)herniorrhaphy
G)paracentesis
H)sphincterotomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder.

Answer: F 
 Herniorrhaphy is the surgical repair of a hernia.

Answer: H 
 Sphincterotomy is the surgical cutting of the sphincter muscle.

The other options are:

A) Blepharoplasty - surgical repair of the eyelid
B) Cecostomy - surgical opening into the cecum
D) Gastroduodenal anastomosis - surgical connection between the stomach and the duodenum
E) Gingivectomy - surgical removal of gum tissue
G) Paracentesis - surgical puncture of a body cavity for the removal of fluid

Match the Surgical Procedures with Their Correct Meanings