tracheotomy oor Afrikaans

tracheotomy

naamwoord

(surgery) A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea, through the neck, and a tube inserted so as to make an artificial opening in order to assist breathing.

Vertalings in die woordeboek Engels - Afrikaans

Trageotomie

temporary surgical incision into the trachea

trageotomie

voorbeelde

For instance, individuals who have had a tracheotomy and, as a result, have a permanent hole in the throat, or those who need to use a mechanical respirator have been immersed.
Daar is byvoorbeeld al mense gedoop wat ’n lugpypinsnyding gehad het, en as gevolg daarvan ’n permanente gat in hulle keel het, of mense wat ’n meganiese asemhalingstoestel moet gebruik.