tracheotomy
tra-che-ot-o-my
noun
A surgical incision into the windpipe to create an artificial opening for breathing.
"An emergency tracheotomy saved the patient's life."
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Synonyms: tracheostomy
tra-che-ot-o-my
A surgical incision into the windpipe to create an artificial opening for breathing.
"An emergency tracheotomy saved the patient's life."
Synonyms: tracheostomy