Synonyms

Caesarean section

British

noun

surgical incision through the abdominal and uterine walls in order to deliver a baby

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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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Michelle had an emergency caesarean section when Ethan was born and Mark, 51, said it was the "first and only time I've ever had a panic attack".

From BBC

More babies are being born by caesarean section in England than delivered naturally - without assistance - for the first time.

From BBC

The baby was eventually delivered by emergency caesarean section.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Amie suffered internal bleeding during the Caesarean section at Nottingham City Hospital on 26 August 2024.

From BBC

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