A new opening of the small intestines is a(n):
A) colostomy.
B) colotomy.
C) enterostomy.
D) enterotomy.

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An opening in the small intestine is specifically called an enterostomy. A colostomy is an opening in the large intestine, a colotomy refers to a surgical incision in the colon, and an enterotomy is a surgical incision in the small intestine but not for the purpose of creating a new opening.

A New Opening of the Small Intestines Is A(n)