Tracheostomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tracheostomy is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Word Forms
- tracheostomies
- tracheotomy
Synonyms for tracheostomy
Depending on context, synonyms include tracheotomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tracheotomy, dilatational, tracheostoma, trache, trach, tracheoplasty.
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