C-section

noun

C-sec·​tion ˈsē-ˌsek-shən 

: cesarean section

Examples of C-section in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s evidence that this model can reduce C-sections and address racial disparities. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026

Erica had scheduled a C-section that day, knowing Max would have a few days off after that game to support her and the new baby. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Her 6-day-old daughter, delivered via C-section, died on Monday. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026

So after almost thirty years, his work in late night was coming to an end at the Largo, and his final show was a week before my scheduled C-section. — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for C-section

• flexion
• lection
• rection
• section
• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection

Medical Definition

C-section

noun

C-sec·​tion ˈsē-ˌsek-shən 

: cesarean section