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Definition of Tracheostomy
1. Noun. A surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes.
Exact synonyms: Tracheotomy
Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Terms within: Stoma
Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process
Terms within: Stoma
Definition of Tracheostomy
1. Noun. (context: 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tracheostomy
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