Tracheostomy - ț̢
Surgical formation of an opening into the trachea through the neck, or the opening so created.
Synonyms : Tracheostomies
Tracheotomy - ț̢
Surgical incision of the trachea.
Synonyms : Tracheotomies
Trachoma - ț̢
A chronic infection of the conjunctiva and cornea caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS.
Synonyms : Trachomas
Track and Field - ț̢
Sports performed on a track, field, or arena and including running events and other competitions, such as the pole vault, shot put, etc.
Synonyms : Track, Field and Track, Tracks
Traction - ț̢
The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)