C-section

noun

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

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Maddix was born by emergency C-section with an enlarged heart that was causing a laundry list of other medical problems. Libby Smith, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 Some researchers suspect adenomyosis may be linked to prior uterine surgeries, such as C-sections or myomectomies, where endometrial cells may become embedded in the muscle wall during those procedures. L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026 And while someone who gave birth vaginally might take a bath, someone who had a C-section should avoid it. Yara Simón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026 The baby died during an emergency C-section. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 26 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.

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C-section

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