1. relating to or involving a caesarean section
Usage: medical
2. relating to Julius Caesar or the Roman emperors
Usage: historical

1. a surgical operation to deliver a baby by cutting through the wall of the mother’s abdomen
Usage: medical; short for caesarean section

Examples

• She had to have a caesarean delivery due to complications.
• The doctor recommended a caesarean section for safety reasons.
• Her baby was born by caesarean at 38 weeks.
• The caesarean went smoothly and both mother and baby were healthy.
• Ancient caesarean coins featured the emperor’s portrait.
• The museum displayed caesarean artifacts from Rome.
• Emergency caesarean procedures require skilled surgical teams.