Associations to the word «Tracheotomy»

Wiktionary

TRACHEOTOMY, noun. (surgery) A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea, through the neck, and a tube inserted so as to make an artificial opening in order to assist breathing.

Dictionary definition

TRACHEOTOMY, noun. A surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes.

Wise words

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