What does tracheotomy mean?
Tracheotomy means (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..
Tracheotomy
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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..
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- tracheotomies
- tracheostomy
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What is a synonym for tracheotomy?
Common synonyms include tracheostomy.
What is the opposite of tracheotomy?
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How do you use tracheotomy in a sentence?
Use tracheotomy where its definition matches the intended context.
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