Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cesarean
Adjective
/sɪˈzɛəriən/
Definition
A surgical procedure for delivering a baby through an incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus.
Examples
- After many hours of labor, the doctors decided on a cesarean delivery due to complications.
- She recovered quickly from her cesarean section and was able to bond with her newborn shortly after.
Meaning
The term ‘cesarean’ refers to the method of delivering a baby surgically when a natural birth is not possible or safe.
Synonyms
- Cesarean section
- CS
- Surgical delivery
