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tracheotomy meaning and definition
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Definition of tracheotomy (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
- synonyms: tracheostomy
Source: Princeton University Wordnet