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tracheostomy
[ trey-kee-os-tuh-mee ]
noun
, Surgery.
, plural tra·che·os·to·mies.
- the construction of an artificial opening through the neck into the trachea, usually for the relief of difficulty in breathing.
- the opening so constructed.
tracheostomy
/ ˌtrækɪˈɒstəmɪ /
noun
- the surgical formation of a temporary or permanent opening into the trachea following tracheotomy
tracheostomy
/ trā′kē-ŏs′tə-mē /
- Surgical construction of an opening in the trachea, usually by making an incision in the front of the neck, for the insertion of a catheter or tube to facilitate breathing.
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