An incision into the stomach is called a:
A) gastroscopy.
B) gastrotomy.
C) gastrectomy.
D) gastrotome.

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A gastroscopy is a procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the mouth into the stomach to visualize the lining of the stomach. A gastrectomy is the removal of a part or all of the stomach. A gastrotome is a surgical instrument used to cut the stomach. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) gastrotomy, which specifically refers to an incision into the stomach.

An Incision into the Stomach Is Called A