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Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy A surgical incision in the trachea (the windpipe) through which a rigid tube is inserted to allow air to enter.
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Incision
A cut made with a sharp instrument through the skin or other tissue.
Trachea
The trachea is a tube which extends from the larynx to the esophagus. It is connected to the trachea at about the area where the larynx is located. It functions as a tube for air to pass through from the external environment to the lungs. It is composed of C-shaped cartilage rings which are embedded in the smooth muscle. The cartilage prevents the trachea from collapsing and closing off the airway.
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Trachea
The trachea is a tube which extends from the larynx to the esophagus. It is connected to the trachea at about the area where the larynx is located. It functions as a tube for air to pass through from the external environment to the lungs. It is composed of C-shaped cartilage rings which are embedded in the smooth muscle. The cartilage prevents the trachea from collapsing and closing off the airway.
Tracheitis
Inflammation of the lining membrane of the trachea.
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
A condition that occurs when there is a gap between the upper and lower segments of the esophagus, and food and saliva cannot pass through.
Trachoma
A viral infection of the cornea and conjunctiva which may produce scarring and impaired vision.
Tracleer
Tracleer is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): bosentan.
Tracrium
Tracrium is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atracurium besylate.
Tracrium preservative free
Tracrium preservative free is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atracurium besylate.
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Tetany
A continuous muscle spasm.
Tongue
The muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth. Used to speak, chew, swallow and taste.
Tonsillectomy
A procedure to remove the tonsils.
Toxemia
The presence of toxic substances in the blood from bacteria or body cells.
Toxic
Poisonous.
Tracheostomy
Triceps
A muscle of the arm used to extend the forearm.
Trichinosis
Infection with a roundworm caused by consumption of larvae in undercooked pork or other infected meat.
Trisomy
The presence of an extra chromosome in addition to the usual pair. Down syndrome is an example of a condition caused by trisomy.
Truss
A device to keep a hernia in its proper place.
TSH
Thyroid-stimulating hormone. A pituitary hormone that stimulates thyroid hormone production.
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