cesarean section

noun

variants or caesarean section or less commonly cesarian section or caesarian section

often capitalized C

: a surgical procedure involving incision of the walls of the abdomen and uterus for delivery of offspring

Examples of cesarean section in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The woman was taken to a hospital where an emergency cesarean section was done. —Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024

An emergency cesarean section was performed in an attempt to save the child's life. —Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

from the legendary association of such a delivery with the Roman cognomen Caesar

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cesarean section

noun

variants or caesarean section

often capitalized C

: a surgical operation making an opening in the walls of the abdomen and uterus for delivery of a baby

Etymology

from Cesar, alternate form of Caesar, and -ean (adjective suffix); from the belief that the original bearer of the name Caesar was cut (Latin caesus) from his mother's womb

Medical Definition

cesarean section

noun

sometimes capitalized C

: a surgical procedure involving incision of the walls of the abdomen and uterus for delivery of offspring

Even a history of multiple cesarean sections need not exclude a pregnant woman from attempting a vaginal delivery, new research indicates.

—Science News

called also cesarean, C-section