Caesarean section

noun

1. surgical incision through the abdominal and uterine walls in order to deliver a baby

Word History and Origins

Origin of Caesarean section¹

C17: from the belief that Julius Caesar was so delivered, the name allegedly being derived from caesus, past participle of caedere to cut

Example Sentences

Johnson died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a caesarean section eight years ago, spurring a public uproar and lawsuits by her husband against Cedars-Sinai and several physicians, which were ultimately settled.

From Los Angeles Times

Within a matter of days she was preparing not only for a Caesarean section to deliver her baby, but also to undergo chemotherapy and have a mastectomy.

From BBC

She opted for chemotherapy until the baby was born via Caesarean section - without any disability.

From BBC

Tamsin Mullen said she was kept in a side room for 27 hours after giving birth by caesarean section while her sons were taken to neonatal intensive care.

From BBC

In April 2020, Ms Mullen’s two sons were born prematurely, at 34 weeks, by caesarean section.

From BBC