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 During that visit, a health care provider usually examines the tissue, whether a tear from birth has healed, or the condition of a C-section scar. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 12 July 2024 Vaginal births are less likely to cause complications than cesarean ones, so reducing unnecessary C-sections is a public health priority. Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 8 July 2024 Research suggests that induction at 39 weeks of pregnancy in healthy people in their first full-term pregnancy can help lower the chances of having a cesarean section (C-section). Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024 Here are some of the main causes of postpartum gas and bloating: Constipation Probably the top contributor to postpartum gas and bloating is constipation, which is common after both vaginal and C-section births. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for C-section 

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

C-section

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