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Caesarean

usgb/sɪˈzeriən/Volume
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Medical Procedure

A caesarean is not a disease or condition but a type of surgery to deliver a baby.

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Due to the baby's position, a caesarean was necessary.
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Not Always Planned

Caesareans can be unplanned, usually due to unexpected issues during natural birth.

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After hours of labor, the decision was made for an emergency caesarean.
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Pronounced Carefully

Pronounce it as 'sez-uh-ree-uhn', stressing the first and third syllables.

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The nurse explained the caesarean procedure to the expectant parents.
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