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caesarean (section)

noun [C or U] (US usually cesarean)
 
 
/sɪˌzeə.ri.ənˈsek.ʃən/ US  /-ˌzer.i-/

Definition

an operation in which a woman's womb is cut open to allow a baby to be born: I had to have a caesarean. The baby was born by caesarean. a caesarean birth/deliveryBirthPregnancy
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