tracheotomy
(tra-che-ot-o-my)
5 syllables
Definition
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
Example Sentence
She had to have a tracheotomy at the hospital.
Synonyms
surgery on the trachea; trachea operation; operation on the trachea
Antonyms
healthy pharynx
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