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Tracheostomy Definition & Meaning

tracheostomy
noun
  1. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes

"Tracheostomy" in song lyrics

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  • "shiley tracheostomy"
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  • "cupped shelley tracheostomy"
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  • "cupped shiley tracheostomy"
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Frequently asked questions

What does tracheostomy mean?
a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
What part of speech is tracheostomy?
Tracheostomy is a noun.

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