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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He believes a timely Caesarean section would have saved her life.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
Amie suffered internal bleeding during the Caesarean section at Nottingham City Hospital on 26 August 2024.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
A woman who went into hospital for a planned Caesarean section and ended up in a coma for four days has said she remains traumatised by her experience.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
Baby Amy was born by Caesarean section at Queen Charlotte's hospital in west London on 27 February.
From BBC • Apr. 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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