Suspension or fixation of a floating or moveable kidney is called
A) nephrorrhaphy.
B) nephropexy.
C) nephroptosis.
D) nephrolithiasis.
E) nephrolithotomy.

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Nephropexy is the surgical procedure that involves suspending or fixing a floating or moveable kidney. Nephroptosis is the medical term for a floating or moveable kidney, but it does not refer to the surgical procedure of fixing it in place. Nephrorrhaphy is a surgical procedure that involves suturing a kidney to the abdominal wall or surrounding tissue, but it is not the appropriate choice for a floating kidney. Nephrolithiasis and nephrolithotomy refer to the presence or treatment of kidney stones and are not related to a floating kidney.

Suspension or Fixation of a Floating or Moveable Kidney Is