Trach is a medical term that refers to a tube which is inserted into the trachea, commonly known as the windpipe, to allow air to pass through. There are several synonyms for trach such as tracheotomy, tracheostomy, and tracheal intubation. Tracheotomy emphasizes the surgical procedure of cutting an opening in the neck to insert the tube. Tracheostomy focuses on the opening created to insert the tube, while tracheal intubation refers to the process of inserting a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose. These synonyms are commonly used in the medical field to describe different aspects of the process of inserting a tube into the trachea.