C-section

noun

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

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So after almost thirty years, his work in late night was coming to an end at the Largo, and his final show was a week before my scheduled C-section. — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 The family recalled that 45 minutes after Winnekens had a C-section, doctors were preparing for the worst. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Complications from the medication led to an emergency C-section that Griego ultimately did not survive, according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of her estate. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Novant Health services and NC state approval process Services at the center will include a 24-hour emergency department, a range of inpatient and outpatient care, and a dedicated C-section operating room. — Chase Jordan august 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for C-section

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First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Sep. 2026.

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