noun
- a surgical operation in which an incision is made in the windpipe to help a person breathe
Usage: medical
Examples
- The emergency room doctor performed a tracheotomy to save the patient’s life.
- After the car accident, she needed a tracheotomy because her airway was blocked.
- The surgeon explained that a tracheotomy would be necessary before the operation.
- He breathed through a tube inserted during the tracheotomy procedure.
- The medical team prepared for an emergency tracheotomy.
- Recovery from a tracheotomy typically takes several weeks.