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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Her daughter Elsie was delivered via C-section, but died four days later. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 As a result of the collision, she was forced to undergo an emergency C-section to deliver her baby boy just before 10 p.m. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 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, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025 Why This Matters The order mandates hospitals to publicly post online prices for some of their most common services, including MRI scans and C-section deliveries. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for C-section

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

C-section

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