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cesarean Synonyms
Another word for cesarean
Choosing another word for cesarean depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A surgical operation for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother's abdomen and uterus.
Usage Example
"Because the twins were in a breech position, the doctors scheduled a caesarean for the following morning."
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cesarean section
c-section
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to or performed by a surgical incision through the walls of the abdomen and uterus for the delivery of a baby.
Usage Example
"The obstetrician recommended a caesarean delivery after labor failed to progress safely."
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• adjective (Context 3)
Of or relating to Julius Caesar or the Roman emperors (usually capitalized).
Usage Example
"The historian analyzed the transition of the Roman Republic toward caesarean autocracy."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cesarean. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cesarean