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. Synonym: tracheotomy.
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Words linked to "Tracheostomy" : operation, surgery, stoma, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, tracheotomy |
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