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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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Studies have found that women with steady one-to-one support are less likely to need pain medication or a C-section and often report shorter, more positive birth experiences. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 For some reason, there were no OBGYN doctors available, leaving Winston with the job of performing his first C-section since medical school. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025 Finally, Gonzalez delivered son Caleb via C-section at Driscoll Children's Hospital early on April 18, 2023. Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025 An appendectomy is the most expensive at $20,194, followed by a C-section delivery for pregnancy at $15,603, vaginal delivery at $9,697, gallbladder removal at $9,256, kidney stone removal using shockwave crushing at $8,900, colonoscopy with tumor removal at $2,920, skin abscesses removal at $906. Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

Medical Definition

C-section

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