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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Doctors performed a C-section to deliver her baby boy, giving him the best chance at survival. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 The rate of C-sections has been incrementally climbing since 2020, per the report. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026 These can include birth defects, stillbirth, and preterm birth, as well as an increased risk of having a cesarean (C-section) delivery. Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026 Later, Bey worried her C-section scar might be infected. Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

C-section

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