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

Derived Forms

• post-Cesarean
  adjective

Example Sentences

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

She’d had two uncomplicated pregnancies before, delivered by Cesarean section.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2022

Caruso, therefore, concludes that craniotomy on the living child is to be superseded by Cesarean section.

From Moral Principles and Medical Practice The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence by Coppens, Charles