noun
Caesarean
see-ZEH-uh-ree-uhn
Caesarean (noun) means Short for "Caesarean section," a surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen. Example: “The doctors performed an emergency caesarean when labor stalled.”
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Short for "Caesarean section," a surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen.
"The doctors performed an emergency caesarean when labor stalled."
How to use Caesarean
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surgical birth, done through an incision rather than vaginal delivery.
UK vs US
British English spells it "caesarean"; American English usually writes "cesarean."
Common pairings
emergency caesarean
caesarean section
scheduled caesarean
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Word forms
- Plural
- Caesareans
- Comparative
- more Caesarean
- Superlative
- most Caesarean
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The doctors performed an emergency _____ when labor stalled.
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.
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Rhymes for Caesarean
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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.
