cesarean section
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noun, often capitalized CDefinition of CESAREAN SECTION
: surgical incision of the walls of the abdomen and uterus for delivery of offspring
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cesarean section or caesarean section
Origin of CESAREAN SECTION
from the legendary association of such a delivery with the Roman cognomen Caesar
First Known Use: 1615
cesarean section
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CESAREAN SECTION
: surgical incision of the walls of the abdomen and uterus for delivery of offspring
cesarean section
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Surgical removal of a fetus from the uterus through an abdominal incision at or before full term. It is usually performed when vaginal delivery would endanger the life or health of the mother or the child. Vaginal delivery is often possible in subsequent pregnancies. Cesarean section carries the usual risks of major surgery. Once overused, largely for fear of malpractice suits, its use has been greatly reduced by the natural childbirth movement.
Variants of CESAREAN SECTION
cesarean section or C-section
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