endotracheal

[ en-doh-trey-kee-uh l ]

/ ˌɛn doʊˈtreɪ ki əl /

placed or passing within the trachea: an endotracheal tube.

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First recorded in 1905–10; endo- + tracheal

He had placed an endotracheal tube in the President's trachea for artificial respiration.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
The only thing—it was covered with the endotracheal tube—I did not really pay attention to it.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I assisted in withdrawing the endotracheal tube from the throat as Dr. Perry was then ready to insert the tracheotomy tube.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I believe we were to where the endotracheal tube had been inserted.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

In some instances the tumour may be removed by endotracheal operation, especially if the growth is innocent.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various