Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Incision into the larynx and the trachea involving the cricoid and one or more of the upper tracheal rings.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Surg.) The operation of cutting into the larynx and the upper part of the trachea, -- a frequent operation for obstruction to breathing.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun surgery The
operation ofcutting into thelarynx and the upper part of thetrachea .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word laryngotracheotomy.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.