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Category - Diseases and Conditions

What is colostomy?
  1. Surgical removal of colon
  2. Surgical removal of gall bladder
  3. Surgical removal of stomach
  4. Surgical artificial opening in the large bowel
Explanation
Answer: D - Surgical artificial opening in the large bowel is called a colostomy.

A colostomy is performed to divert the fecal material to the exterior where it is collected in a disposable plastic bag. This surgery is indicated when there is an obstruction of the large intestine caused by diverticulitis.

Surgical removal of the colon is called a colonectomy.

Surgical removal of the gall bladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Surgical removal of the stomach is called a gastrectomy.

Note: the term -ectomy means surgical removal of a body part; -tomy means surgical operation establishing a usually permanent opening into a part of the body.
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