C-section

noun

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

Examples of C-section in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although the risk for pelvic floor issues may be less after a C-section, the muscles can still be impacted.4 Yet, pelvic floor issues are not well-discussed and symptoms are often undiagnosed. Kristina Behr, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024 Jameela was born several weeks premature via emergency C-section on Jan. 5 after her mother, Sekani, began showing symptoms of preeclampsia. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2024 Editor Tip: Many postpartum moms give this belly oil credit for fading their C-section scar. Brigitt Earley, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024 Of course, Stone’s character also bears a C-section scar as well as a neck scar from when her head was cut open, which were made with the use of prosthetics. Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024 In 2016, the earliest year for which there is data, 1,257 babies were delivered at home to mothers who’d previously had a C-section. Elizabeth Cohen, STAT, 23 Feb. 2024 Prior to the emergency C-section, the zoo said Sekani was having a normal pregnancy and was expected to deliver in early to mid- February. Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2024 Today's top stories: → Baby gorilla born in rare C-section at Fort Worth Zoo → Pentagon may cut orders for Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets → Tarrant County Jail inmate dies at Fort Worth hospital 🚨Get free alerts when news breaks. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2024 Even more sobering: There are no prenatal experts with high-tech equipment to assist if there is distress during birth, or an emergency C-section is required; and the Eustachian tubes in newborn babies’ ears struggle with changes in air pressure. Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

C-section

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