C-section

noun

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

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The premature calf named Milani was born three to seven weeks early via cesarean section (C-section) on Saturday, July 11, the Tanganyika Wildlife Park (TWP) in Goddard, Kansas, announced in a press release. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The first successful clone came from domestic yak DNA – a small, fluffy black calf born via C-section. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 DiBernardo said her body feels great after giving birth by C-section. — Pj Green july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 Chance of a successful vaginal birth after a previous C-section? — Katie Palmer, STAT, 17 July 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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