tracheotomy

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Whatever the procedure chosen for the operation, preliminary tracheotomy is a prerequisite.

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  1. noun Surgical incision of the trachea through the neck, as to make an artificial opening for breathing.

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  1. from Greek τραχεῖα, windpipe, + -τομία, from τέμνειν, ταμεῖν, cut.
 

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/treɪkəˈɑtəmi/
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