Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
traqueotomia
noun
/trəˈkiːəˌtoʊmi/
Definition
Tracheotomy
Examples
- The doctor performed a tracheotomy to help the patient breathe during the emergency.
- After the accident, a tracheotomy was necessary to secure the airway.
Meaning
A surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the trachea (windpipe) to create an airway.
Synonyms
- Tracheostomy
- Airway incision