caesarean

/ˈsiːzɑːriən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or involving a surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother’s abdomen.

“The doctor performed a successful caesarean operation on the patient.”

2. noun

a surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother’s abdomen.

“She had a caesarean after her labor stalled.”

Synonyms

  • C-section
  • cesarean section
  • surgical delivery

Antonyms

  • natural delivery
  • vaginal delivery