Incision of the kidney to remove a calculus is called a:
A) nephrectomy.
B) nephrolithotomy.
C) nephrotomy.
D) nephrotripsy.

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Nephrolithotomy is the incision of the kidney to remove a calculus (kidney stone). Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. Nephrotomy is an incision into the kidney for any purpose, while nephrotripsy is the crushing of a kidney stone. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Incision of the Kidney to Remove a Calculus Is Called