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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My wife had been awake for thirty-six hours when our baby was delivered by C-section. Danny Lorberbaum june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025 The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025 The documentary takes a tender turn when Felix must have an emergency C-section. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 11 June 2025 They were told the baby's best chance of survival was for Samatha to have a C-section. Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 10 June 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

C-section

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