Meaning of the word tracheotomy in English

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tracheotomy

US /ˌtreɪ.kiˈɑː.t̬ə.mi/
UK /ˌtræk.iˈɒt.ə.mi/
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Noun

a surgical operation that involves making an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea

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