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Vocabulary Entry
caesarean
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a method of birth involving surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen.
Example Sentences
"The caesarean section was performed due to complications during labor."
"She opted for a caesarean birth after discussing her options with her doctor."
"The hospital has a high rate of caesarean deliveries compared to natural births."
N
noun
A surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus.
Example Sentences
"The doctor explained that a caesarean can be necessary for the health of both mother and child."
"After her caesarean, she was required to stay in the hospital for a few days for recovery."
"Many women feel anxious about the possibility of needing a caesarean."