C-section
(noun)
A surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a woman's abdomen and uterus to deliver a baby.
Origin:
Abbreviation of the term 'cesarean section', named after julius caesar, who was rumoured to have been born by this method.
Examples:
- The doctor recommended a c-section due to the baby's position.
- She had a c-section because of a previous uterine surgery.
- The c-section was performed in an emergency situation to save the baby's life.
- She was able to have a vaginal birth after her c-section with her first baby.
- The c-section was planned in advance due to her medical condition.