Caesarean section

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Etymology

Likely corruption of the Latin phrase a caesō mātris uterō (“ from a cut in the mother’s womb”), supposedly the origin of Caesar's name. More at Caesar, at caedō, and at Caesarean section § Etymology.

Pronunciation

Noun

Caesarean section (countable and uncountable, plural Caesarean sections)

  1. Delivery of a baby through an incision in the womb.
    Synonyms: Caesarean, Cesarean, cesarean, C-section
    Antonyms: vaginal delivery, natural childbirth

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