Which surgical procedure uses a scalpel to remove an entire skin lesion?
A. excisional biopsy
B. incisional biopsy
C. punch biopsy
D. shave biopsy
Answer:A
Which surgical procedure uses a scalpel to remove an entire skin lesion?
A. excisional biopsy B. incisional biopsy C. punch biopsy D. shave biopsy
Explanation: A) Correct! The combining form excis/o- means “cut out.”