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Caesarean section
noun[ C or U ]
mainly UK(alsocaesarean section, caesarian section); (US usuallyCesarean section)uk /sɪˌzeə.ri.ən ˈsek.ʃən/ us /sɪˈzer.i.ən ˌsek.ʃən/
an operation in which the uterus is cut open to allow a baby or baby animal to be born: 剖腹产手术，剖宫产术
by Caesarean sectionTheir daughter was delivered by Caesarean section.
perform a Caesarean sectionThe main reason to perform a caesarean section is to improve the health outcome for the newborn.
She gave birth a month early, after being rushed to hospital for an emergency caesarean section.
Because his umbilical cord was compressed and his heart rate dropped, she had a Caesarean section.
She delivered twin girls by caesarean section last night.
Jacob was eventually born by emergency Caesarian section at 8.54pm.
After about 14 hours of labour, she was given a Caesarean section.
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Synonyms
C-section Caesareanmainly UK
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