Meaning of the word tracheostomy in English

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tracheostomy

US /ˌtreɪ.kiˈɑːs.tə.mi/
UK /træk.iˈɒst.ə.mi/
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Noun

a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea through the neck, usually to relieve difficulty in breathing

Example:
The patient required an emergency tracheostomy to restore airflow.
After the tracheostomy, the patient was able to breathe more easily.
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