cesarean
Translation
caesarean, caesarean section
Examples
The doctor recommended a cesarean.
The doctor recommended a caesarean.
Her first baby was delivered by cesarean section.
Her first baby was delivered by caesarean section.
Grammar Patterns
((a caesarean)) a surgical operation for delivering a child The doctor recommended a caesarean.
((by caesarean section)) delivered via this operation The baby was delivered by caesarean section.
Similar Words
Synonyms: C-section, caesarean section
Etymology
Named after Julius Caesar, who was legendarily said to have been born this way.
Memory Tips
Remember the story of Julius 'Caesar' being 'cut' from his mother's womb. The British spelling is 'caesarean'.