C-section

noun

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

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In 2017, a study published in the journal Scientific Reports estimated the incidence of uterine rupture among women with at least one prior C-section was 0.5 percent. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025 The influencer mom of three opened up about her C-section birth and revealed her daughter's name in a heartfelt Instagram post. Clea Haran, Parents, 1 Aug. 2025 The rates for C-sections, a procedure that can sometimes increase the risk for complications to mom and baby, is also higher in Miami-Dade and Broward compared to the national and state average, data shows. Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.

Medical Definition

C-section

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