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tracheostomy

/ˌtreɪ.kiˈɒs.tə.mi/

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noun

/ˌtreɪ.kiˈɒs.tə.mi/C2formalmedical
  • ruХирургическая процедура, при которой создается отверстие в трахее, в которое вставляется трубка для обеспечения проходимости дыхательных путей; обычно выполняется при закупорке глотки из-за отека, рака или других причин.

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the trachea, into which a tube is inserted to provide an airway, typically performed when the pharynx is obstructed due to edema, cancer, or other causes.

  1. Surgical airway openingC2formalmedical

    A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the trachea (windpipe) through the neck, into which a tube is inserted to allow breathing when the upper airway is blocked.

    ruХирургическое вскрытие дыхательных путей

    • The patient required an emergency tracheostomy after a severe allergic reaction caused throat swelling.
    • Doctors performed a tracheostomy to bypass a tumor obstructing the pharynx.
    • After the tracheostomy, the nurse carefully cleaned the tube to prevent infection.

    Synonymstracheotomy

Forms
  • tracheostomies plural form
  • tracheostomies' possessive plural form
  • tracheostomy's possessive singular form