tracheotomy
IPA: trˈeɪkiˈɔtʌmi
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.
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Examples of "tracheotomy" in Sentences
- They had to carry out an emergency tracheotomy.
- His work reduced the risks involved in a tracheotomy.
- He introduced the tube through a temporary tracheotomy.
- A tracheotomy was performed and she was placed on a ventilator.
- The procedure of a tracheotomy is one of the oldest in history.
- On 13 June it was announced that he was to undergo a tracheotomy.
- Tracheotomy blade means may be associated with the second closure.