Cesarean

American  

[si-zair-ee-uhn] / sɪˈzɛər i ən /

Also Caesarean,

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. Also called Cesarean section. Informal, C-section. an operation by which a fetus is taken from the uterus by cutting through the walls of the abdomen and uterus.

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adjective

1. of or relating to a Cesarean.

2. Caesarean.

Cesarean British  

/ sɪˈzɛərɪən /

adjective

1. variant spellings of Caesarean

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Other Word Forms

• post-Cesarean
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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Cesarean

Physicians warned her that continuing the pregnancy put her at high risk of developing gestational diabetes and hypertension—and that a third Cesarean section might also deprive Cox of the ability to have another child.

From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2023

And over 32% of all births are by Cesarean.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2023

Cesarean sections can save lives, but global studies suggest they have become much more common than is necessary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2023

Cesarean sections may lead to infections and potentially life-threatening blood clots.

From New York Times ● May 28, 2023

The mother died, and one hour later a living child was extracted by Cesarean section.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle

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