Tracheotomy
/ˌtreɪkiˈɑːtəmi/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Emergency
Used in urgent situations when patient's airway is blocked. 
After the fire, several people required tracheotomies due to smoke inhalation.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
A specialized word used by medical professionals, not in everyday conversation. 
The TV show featured a doctor explaining when a tracheotomy is necessary.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Impact
It may evoke strong visual imagery due to its nature as a surgical procedure. 
The novel described the character surviving thanks to an emergency tracheotomy.