C-section

noun

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

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The former PrettyLittleThing creative director also expressed her gratitude toward the nurse who enabled her to experience a vaginal birth instead of a C-section. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 In fact, research has found that doula support is associated with a 39% decrease in the likelihood of a C-section, a 15% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth and shorter labors overall. Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 His granddaughter, Naomi Biden, is scheduled for a C-section on Wednesday, according to the commander in chief. Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025 And now the baby is due: The president told USA TODAY in an exclusive interview she's scheduled to have a C-section Wednesday. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

C-section

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