endotracheal
|en-do-tra-che-al|
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/ˌɛn.doʊ.trəˈkiː.əl/
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/ˌen.də.trəˈkiː.əl/
within the trachea
Etymology
'endotracheal' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'endo-' (from Greek 'endon') meaning 'within' and the word 'trachea' (from Greek 'tracheia') meaning 'rough (artery)', with 'trachea' entering English via Latin.
'endotracheal' was formed in modern medical English by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'endo-' with 'tracheal' (from Latin 'trachea', from Greek 'tracheia'), resulting in the compound adjective used in anatomy and medicine.
Initially the element meant 'within the trachea', and over time the compound has retained this core meaning to denote placement or relation to the inside of the trachea.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or located within the trachea (windpipe); often used to describe procedures or devices placed inside the trachea, e.g., endotracheal tube or endotracheal intubation.
The patient required endotracheal intubation to secure the airway.
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Last updated: 2025/12/17 23:06