C-section

noun

C-sec·​tion ˈsē-ˌsek-shən How to pronounce C-section (audio)

Examples of C-section in a Sentence

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Jameela was born by emergency C-section in January 2024 after her mother, Sekani, began showing symptoms of preeclampsia. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026 After developing severe preeclampsia, Felix had an emergency C-section and delivered her daughter at 32 weeks. Regina Mahone, Washington Post, 4 June 2026 Among them is Liliana Ramos of Plainfield, who is due to deliver via C-section Thursday. Christina Fan, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Doctors were prepped in case Casey required an emergency C-section. Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for C-section

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of C-section was in 1973

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“C-section.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/C-section. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

C-section

noun
C-sec·​tion ˈsē-ˌsek-shən How to pronounce C-section (audio)
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