1. relating to or denoting delivery of a baby by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus
Usage: also spelled 'caesarean' or 'cesarean'; medical term

1. a surgical operation in which a baby is delivered by cutting through the abdominal and uterine walls; a cesarean section
Usage: also spelled 'caesarean' or 'cesarean'; medical term; often shortened to 'C-section' in informal usage

Examples

• The doctor recommended a cesarian delivery due to complications during pregnancy.
• She had a cesarian section and recovered well after the surgery.
• Cesarian births account for a significant percentage of deliveries in modern hospitals.
• The patient was prepared for a cesarian procedure scheduled for the following morning.
• After a cesarian, new mothers typically need several weeks to heal.
• The obstetrician explained the cesarian option to the expectant parents.