Tracheotomy
Pronunciation: /ˈtɹækˈhiˈoʊˈtuˈmaɪ/
Tracheotomy (noun)
- A surgical opening made in the front of the neck into the windpipe to help a person breathe.
Examples
- A tracheotomy creates an airway opening surgery in the neck.
- The doctor recommended a tracheotomy to help breathing.