English MCQ #11445

One word for "cutting for stone in the body" (older exam phrase) is _____.

English MCQ #11445

  1. Question 1

    Q1. One word for "cutting for stone in the body" (older exam phrase) is _____.

    • A) acupuncture
    • B) lithotomy
    • C) tracheotomy
    • D) biopsy

    Answer: lithotomy

    Explanation: "Lithotomy" comes from Greek lithos (stone) + tomē (cutting) and refers to the surgical removal of stones from the urinary tract or bladder.