tracheostomy (n)
tracheotomy (n)

n00693399

type n
lex_filenum 04
def a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air
def performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
Outgoing links
Hypernym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Part meronym stoma
Incoming links
Hyponym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Part holonym stoma

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