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caesarean

[si-zair-ee-uhn] / sɪˈzɛər i ən /
NOUN
Caesarean section
Synonyms
WEAK
C-section Cesarean section abdominal delivery caesarian cesarean surgical birth surgical delivery
Antonyms
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natural birth
NOUN
Cesarean section
Synonyms
WEAK
C-section Caesarean section abdominal delivery caesarian cesarean surgical birth surgical delivery

Example Sentences

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The medical team decided to deliver James by emergency Caesarean section.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The judge also found that she knew the baby would be born alive through Caesarean section.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The protest came after the deaths of eight pregnant women during Caesarean sections at a hospital in Agadir.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

The protests erupted in late September, after the deaths of eight pregnant women during Caesarean sections at a hospital in Agadir, in southern Morocco, sparked anger over conditions at public health facilities.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

It was something Marcus spoke of, and, though it was daring, he used this Caesarean signal in his games with the princess when he wanted to show off to her.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks