Cesarean (Noun)
Meaning
The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The cesarean was performed due to complications with the natural birth process, allowing the mother and baby to safely deliver.
- She had a scheduled cesarean as her previous pregnancy resulted in a cesarean and it was decided to avoid any potential risks associated with attempting a natural birth.
- After hours of intense contractions the doctor decided to perform a cesarean to assist in the delivery of the baby.
- Lack of fetal movement and other health concerns led to the decision that a cesarean was the safest option for the mother and the unborn child.
- Multiple births and a condition known as placenta previa necessitated a cesarean to guarantee a successful delivery and minimize health risks.
Synonyms
- Cesarian Section
- Caesarian Section
- Cesarean Delivery
- Caesarean
- Abdominal Delivery
- Caesarean Section
- Cesarian
- Caesarean Delivery
- Cesarean Section
- Caesarian Delivery
- C-section
- Caesarian