noun
- plural of caesarian; surgical deliveries of babies through incisions in the mother’s abdomen and uterus
Usage: medical
Examples
- The hospital performed three caesarians yesterday.
- Emergency caesarians are sometimes necessary when complications arise during labor.
- The doctor explained the risks and benefits of caesarians to the expectant mothers.
- Planned caesarians are scheduled in advance for medical reasons.
- Recovery time for caesarians is typically longer than for vaginal deliveries.
- The rate of caesarians has increased significantly over the past decade.