Tracheotomy

/tɹɐkɪˈɒtəmi/

/tɹɐkɪˈɑːɾəmi/

Tracheotomy

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

Examples

1. You just gave that guy a tracheotomy.

2. A couple months ago, I had to have a tracheotomy tube.

3. Instead, medical staff did a tracheotomy to help him breathe.

4. yeah, then like a doctor performed an emergency tracheotomy and ripped that sucker right outta there.