Tracheostomy (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient required a tracheostomy due to severe swelling in her throat that blocked her airway.
- The doctor explained that the tracheostomy would allow her to breathe more easily while she recovered from the surgery.
- After the accident, the paramedics performed an emergency tracheostomy to save the victim's life.
- The patient had undergone a tracheostomy as part of her treatment for throat cancer.
- The medical team carefully inserted the tracheostomy tube to ensure the patient's airway remained clear and unobstructed.