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cesarean section
cesarean section
Noun
pl: cesarean sections
This term refers to a major surgical procedure and is used across both clinical and lay contexts. In medical settings, it is frequently abbreviated as C-section, which is the dominant form in casual conversation and patient-provider interactions.
While the term is generally neutral, it often carries a connotation of medical necessity or emergency when contrasted with a vaginal birth. It is used as a countable noun, referring to the specific instance of the operation performed.
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