Which of the following is the proper translation of the term cardiomyotomy?
A) Incision into the heart
B) Incision into the heart muscle
C) Reconstruction of the heart
D) Removal of the heart muscle
E) Surgical fixation of the heart

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Cardiomyotomy refers to an incision into the heart muscle, where "cardio" refers to the heart and "myotomy" refers to cutting into muscle tissue.

Which of the Following Is the Proper Translation of the Term