cesarean
adjective/sɪˈzɛriən/
Frequency rank: #18,789 most common English word
Meaning
A surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
Example sentence
The doctor decided that cesarean delivery would be the safest option for both mother and baby.
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