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tracheostomy

tra·che·os·to·my [ tràykee óstəmee ] (plural tra·che·os·to·mies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. hole in trachea: a hole cut in the trachea, e.g. to ensure the airway is unblocked or to suck out secretions

2. cutting into trachea: an operation to cut a hole in the trachea

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