C-section

noun

C-sec·​tion ˈsē-ˌsek-shən How to pronounce C-section (audio)

Examples of C-section in a Sentence

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After doctors discovered that the umbilical cord was wrapped around Lilah-Rose’s neck, the actress had to have an emergency C-section. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Factors include but are not limited to C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, birthing-friendly practices and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024 The drugs include morphine or fentanyl for epidurals or other pain relief, anxiety medications, and two different blood pressure meds prescribed for C-sections. Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 There will also be adequate operating theaters for emergency C-sections. Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for C-section 

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of C-section was in 1973

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“C-section.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/C-section. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

C-section

noun
C-sec·​tion ˈsē-ˌsek-shən How to pronounce C-section (audio)
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