Tracheotomy

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹækˈhiˈoʊˈtuˈmaɪ/

Tracheotomy (noun)

  1. 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.