Synonyms

Caesarean

American

[si-zair-ee-uhn] / sɪˈzɛər i ən /

Or Caesarian

adjective

pertaining to Caesar or the Caesars.

a Caesarean conquest.

noun

(sometimes lowercase) Cesarean.

Caesarean British

adjective

of or relating to any of the Caesars, esp Julius Caesar

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noun

(sometimes not capital) surgery
1. short for Caesarean section
2. ( as modifier )
  
  Caesarean birth
  Caesarean operation

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

post-Caesarean

adjective

Etymology

Origin of Caesarean

1520–30; < Latin Caesare ( us ) of Caesar + -an

Example Sentences

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Babies delivered by Caesarean section showed distinct DNA methylation patterns in several genes involved in immune function and brain development.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The medical team decided to deliver James by emergency Caesarean section.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Like the rest of the UK, Scotland has seen an increase in Caesarean sections, inductions of labour, serious tears during childbirth and the proportion of babies born in poorer health.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

The protest came after the deaths of eight pregnant women during Caesarean sections at a hospital in Agadir.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

“I would advise a Caesarean operation. If it were my wife I would do a Caesarean.”

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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