cesarean
Translation
cesarean, cesarean section, C-section
Examples
The doctor recommended a cesarean.
The doctor recommended a cesarean.
Her first baby was delivered by cesarean section.
Her first baby was delivered by cesarean section.
Grammar Patterns
((a cesarean)) a surgical operation for delivering a child The doctor recommended a cesarean.
((by cesarean section)) delivered via this operation The baby was delivered by cesarean section.
Similar Words
Synonyms: C-section, cesarean 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 American spelling is 'cesarean'.