Identify the type of surgery a terminally ill patient will undergo if the purpose is removal of tissue to relieve pain.

A) Procurement
B) Ablative
C) Palliative
D) Diagnostic

Palliative

A type of care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, rather than curing the illness itself.

Procurement

The process of obtaining goods or services, often used in the context of supply chain management in business, healthcare, or government.

Ablative

Relating to a treatment that removes or destroys tissue, often used in reference to surgical procedures and some forms of therapy.