Meaning of the word "caesarean section" in English

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caesarean section

US /sɪˈzer.i.ən ˌsek.ʃən/
UK /sɪˈzeə.ri.ən ˌsek.ʃən/
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Noun

a surgical operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother's abdomen and uterus

Example:
The baby was delivered by caesarean section because he was in the breech position.
She had to have an emergency caesarean section.