Tracheostomy


[trey-kee-os-tuh-mee] /ˌtreɪ kiˈɒs tə mi/
noun, plural tracheostomies. Surgery.
1.
the construction of an artificial opening through the neck into the trachea, usually for the relief of difficulty in breathing.
2.
the opening so constructed.
tracheostomy
/ˌtrækɪˈɒstəmɪ/
noun (pl) -mies
1.
the surgical formation of a temporary or permanent opening into the trachea following tracheotomy

tracheostomy tra·che·os·to·my (trā’kē-ŏs’tə-mē)
n.

Surgical construction of a respiratory opening in the trachea.

The opening so made.

A tracheotomy performed in order to insert a catheter or tube into the trachea, especially to facilitate breathing.

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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