Cesarean
[ si-zair-ee-uh n ]
/ sɪˈzɛər i ən /
noun (sometimes lowercase)
Also called Cesarean section, C-section. an operation by which a fetus is taken from the uterus by cutting through the walls of the abdomen and uterus.
adjective
of or relating to a Cesarean.
Also Cae·sar·e·an, Caesarian, Cesarian (for defs 1, 2).
Related forms
post-Ce·sar·e·an, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for cesarian
I was rushed into a cesarian section and delivered a healthy baby girl.
In the Cesarian operation for instance, which is often the only remaining resort, but one female out of six recovers.
British Dictionary definitions for cesarian
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Medicine definitions for cesarian
cesarean
adj.
Of or relating to a cesarean section.
n.
A cesarean section.
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