Inflammation of the lining of the trachea (windpipe), often caused by infection or irritation from prolonged intubation.
From 'endotracheal' plus the medical suffix '-itis' (inflammation), used in clinical medicine to diagnose inflammatory conditions affecting the inner lining of the trachea.
Hospital patients on ventilators can develop endotracheitis from the constant irritation of the breathing tube—it's a reminder of how even life-saving medical devices can have side effects that doctors need to monitor carefully.
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