TRACHEOSTOMY
\tɹɐkɪˈɒstəmɪ], \tɹɐkɪˈɒstəmɪ], \t_ɹ_ɐ_k_ɪ__ˈɒ_s_t_ə_m_ɪ]\
Definitions of TRACHEOSTOMY
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a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
By Princeton University
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.