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TAH is the medical abbreviation that relates to which of the following surgical procedures?

Cholecystectomy
Appendectomy
Herniorrhaphy
Hysterectomy

The correct answer is: Hysterectomy

The correct answer is D. Hysterectomy. TAH stands for Total Abdominal Hysterectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through an incision in the abdomen. This procedure is commonly performed for various medical reasons such as uterine fibroids, abnormal bleeding, or certain types of cancer. The other options are not correct: A. Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. B. Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. C. Herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure to repair a hernia.