Tracheostomy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural tra·che·os·to·mies.Surgery.
  1. the construction of an artificial opening through the neck into the trachea, usually for the relief of difficulty in breathing.
  2. the opening so constructed.
noun plural -mies
  1. the surgical formation of a temporary or permanent opening into the trachea following tracheotomy
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