endotracheal

[ en-doh-trey-kee-uhl ]

adjective

1. placed or passing within the trachea:

   an endotracheal tube.

Word History and Origins

Origin of endotracheal¹

First recorded in 1905–10; endo- + tracheal

Example Sentences

I believe we were to where the endotracheal tube had been inserted.

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It was apparent that respirations were ineffective, even with the use of the endotracheal tube and oxygen.

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I assisted in withdrawing the endotracheal tube from the throat as Dr. Perry was then ready to insert the tracheotomy tube.

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Dr. Carrico had just introduced an endotracheal tube, I'm very proud of him for this because it's not as easy as it sounds.

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The only thing—it was covered with the endotracheal tube—I did not really pay attention to it.

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