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Cesarean

Definition

Cesarean, also spelled as Caesarean, refers to a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision made in the mother's abdomen and uterus when normal childbirth is not possible or safe.

Common Uses

• Medical procedure: A cesarean is performed when vaginal delivery poses a risk to the mother or baby, or in certain medical conditions.
• Childbirth alternative: Some women choose a planned cesarean over vaginal delivery for personal or medical reasons.
• Emergency situation: In some cases, a cesarean becomes necessary during labor due to complications requiring immediate intervention.

Examples

Noun: The doctor advised the pregnant woman to consider a cesarean due to the baby's abnormal positioning.

Verb: The surgeon will cesarean the woman tomorrow morning to deliver the baby safely.

Adjective: The woman's caesarean scar healed well after the surgery.

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