tracheotomy

[ trey-kee-ot-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural tra·che·ot·o·mies.

1. the operation of cutting into the trachea.

tracheotomy

/ ˌtrækɪˈɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical incision into the trachea, usually performed when the upper air passage has been blocked

Other Words From

• trache·oto·mist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tracheotomy¹

First recorded in 1720–30; tracheo- + -tomy

Example Sentences

Due to this, and the damage to his spine, Ryan had to be ventilated and had a tracheotomy to help with his breathing while he was in the coma.

From BBC

The boy was taken to Rotherham District General Hospital where doctors attempted to carry out a tracheotomy, a procedure to help air and oxygen reach the lungs.

From BBC

He felt this technique would be far less disruptive to the person's life than either constantly being tired during the day or, as a last resort, punching a hole in their throat with a tracheotomy.

From Salon

"Jim suffers from anxiety as a result. At first he thought it was just happening to him, but now he's found out it happens to everyone with a tracheotomy."

From BBC

Christopher has a tracheotomy and Emily needs constant supervision because of severe choking issues.

From BBC