Definition of Caesarean

1. Noun. The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way).

Exact synonyms: Abdominal Delivery, C-section, Caesarean Delivery, Caesarean Section, Caesarian, Caesarian Delivery, Caesarian Section, Cesarean, Cesarean Delivery, Cesarean Section, Cesarian, Cesarian Section
Generic synonyms: Delivery, Obstetrical Delivery
Terms within: Hysterotomy
Derivative terms: Cesarean, Cesarian

2. Adjective. Relating to abdominal delivery.
Exact synonyms: Caesarian, Cesarean, Cesarian
Partainyms: Cesarean, Cesarian
Derivative terms: Cesarean, Cesarian

3. Adjective. Of or relating to or in the manner of Julius Caesar.
Exact synonyms: Caesarian
Partainyms: Caesar, Caesar
Derivative terms: Caesar, Caesar

Definition of Caesarean

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Caesarean

Caesalpinia
Caesalpiniaceae
Caesalpinia bonduc
Caesalpinia bonducella
Caesalpinia coriaria
Caesalpinia decapetala
Caesalpinia echinata
Caesalpinia ferrea
Caesalpinia gilliesii
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Caesalpinia sepiaria
Caesalpinioideae
Caesar
Caesar's agaric
Caesarea
caesarean (current term)
caesareans
caesarean delivery
caesarean section
Caesarian
caesarians
caesarian section
Caesarism
caesarisms
Caesaropapism
caesars
Caesar salad
caese
caesious
caesium

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