endotracheal

adjective

1
: placed within the trachea see endotracheal tube
2
: applied or effected through the trachea
endotracheal intubation

Examples of endotracheal in a Sentence

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Treatment could include supplemental oxygen, breathing treatments and in rare, severe cases, endotracheal intubation. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 This includes placing a breathing tube (intubation of an endotracheal tube) and the use of a ventilator (also called respirator). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 21 Sep. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of endotracheal was in 1892

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“Endotracheal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endotracheal. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

endotracheal

adjective
1
: placed within the trachea see endotracheal tube
2
: applied or effected through the trachea
endotracheal anesthesia
endotracheal intubation
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