A surgical procedure to remove the appendix is known as?

• A. Cholecystectomy
• B. Appendectomy
• C. Tonsillectomy
• D. Rhinoplasty

Answer: (B)

The procedure to remove the appendix is called an appendectomy. This term is derived from "appendix," referring to the small, tube-like structure connected to the large intestine, and "ectomy," which is a suffix used in medical terminology to mean surgical removal. An appendectomy is typically performed when the appendix becomes inflamed or infected, a condition known as appendicitis.

The other options refer to different surgical procedures: a cholecystectomy involves the removal of the gallbladder, a tonsillectomy is the removal of the tonsils, and rhinoplasty is a procedure to reshape the nose. Each of these terms highlights the specific body part involved in the surgery, distinguishing them from appendectomy, which specifically addresses the appendix.