Which of the following terms means a procedure for removing a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel?
A)Hemorrhoidectomy
B)Polypectomy
C)Cystectomy
D)Appendectomy
E)Diverticulectomy

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Polypectomy is the procedure for removing a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel, usually done during a colonoscopy. Hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical removal of hemorrhoids, cystectomy is the surgical removal of the bladder, appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, and diverticulectomy is the surgical removal of a diverticulum (a pouch in the colon wall).

Which of the Following Terms Means a Procedure for Removing