From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtracheotomytrach‧e‧ot‧o‧my /ˌtrækiˈɒtəmi $ ˌtreɪkiˈɑːt-/ noun (plural tracheotomies) [countable] technicalMH an operation to cut a hole in someone’s throat so that they can breathe
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tracheotomy• But a tracheotomy throat operation which helped to save his life may have changed his distinctive voice for ever.• He battled through the night, spared by a tracheotomy.• He did a tracheotomy in the ambulance.• She was rushed to Northampton General Hospital where she underwent several hours of surgery, including a tracheotomy operation.• Her throat swelled up until she needed a tracheotomy.• They had to perform a tracheotomy throat operation to aid his breathing.• It was also feared an emergency tracheotomy could have ruined his distinctive voice for good.• I knew only too well that tracheotomy was indicated here but I didn't have a tube with me. 