Caesarean section
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Caesarean section
C17: from the belief that Julius Caesar was so delivered, the name allegedly being derived from caesus, past participle of caedere to cut
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
Amie suffered internal bleeding during the Caesarean section at Nottingham City Hospital on 26 August 2024.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
Amie said she soon felt unwell after the Caesarean section, feeling faint with low blood pressure.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
It also showed earlier delivery reduced the need for emergency Caesarean section and did not increase the risk of tearing.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
Eighteen months later his sister was born, and five and a half years after the birth of his sister, his brother was born by Caesarean section, both in that same hospital.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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