Caesarean
12 synonyms for Caesarean, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Short for "Caesarean section," a surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Caesarean
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
emergency caesarean
caesarean section
scheduled caesarean
Etymology
Traditionally linked to the belief that Julius Caesar was born this way, from the Latin family name Caesar, though the connection is disputed by historians.
Full origin of Caesarean →Frequently asked questions
What does “Caesarean” mean?
The word “Caesarean” means short for "Caesarean section," a surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen.
How do you pronounce “Caesarean”?
“Caesarean” is pronounced see-ZEH-uh-ree-uhn (/siːˈzɛ.ɹi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caesarean” in a sentence?
Here is “Caesarean” used in a sentence: “The doctors performed an emergency caesarean when labor stalled.”
What part of speech is “Caesarean”?
“Caesarean” is a noun.
Where does the word “Caesarean” come from?
The word “Caesarean” comes from Latin. Traditionally linked to the belief that Julius Caesar was born this way, from the Latin family name Caesar, though the connection is disputed by historians.
