Which term means "surgical creation of a new opening to the outside from the windpipe"? A laryngectomy B. tracheotomy D. tracheostomy
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A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the trachea (windpipe) to create a temporary or permanent opening, but it does not necessarily create a new opening to the outside. A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a Show more…
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