tracheotomy
1 synonym for tracheotomy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A surgical operation that cuts an opening into the windpipe through the neck, usually to help a patient breathe.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Built from tracheo- ("windpipe") plus -tomy ("a cutting"), both from Greek.
Full origin of tracheotomy →Frequently asked questions
What does “tracheotomy” mean?
The word “tracheotomy” means a surgical operation that cuts an opening into the windpipe through the neck, usually to help a patient breathe. In plain terms, an operation that cuts a hole in the throat and windpipe to let a patient breathe.
How do you use “tracheotomy” in a sentence?
Here is “tracheotomy” used in a sentence: “Surgeons performed an emergency tracheotomy when the airway became blocked.”
What part of speech is “tracheotomy”?
“Tracheotomy” is a noun.
Where does the word “tracheotomy” come from?
The word “tracheotomy” comes from Greek. Built from tracheo- ("windpipe") plus -tomy ("a cutting"), both from Greek.
