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tracheostomy

noun/ˌtreɪkiˈɒstəmi/

C1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A surgically created opening in the trachea through which a tube is placed to secure the airway.

A tracheostomy was fashioned to allow prolonged ventilation and easier pulmonary toilet.

Topic: ENT in Medical English

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