tracheotomy

noun /,treɪki'ɑtəmi/

Definition
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
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'tracheotomy': She showed great tracheotomy during the competition.
Etymology
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
4
Consonants
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Length
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