caesarian meaning and definition

CAESARIAN noun

Definition of caesarian (noun)

1. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
   • synonyms: abdominal delivery, caesarean, caesarean delivery, caesarean section, caesarian delivery, caesarian section, cesarean, cesarean delivery, cesarean section, cesarian, cesarian section, C-section

CAESARIAN adjective

Definition of caesarian (adjective)

1. relating to abdominal delivery
   • synonyms: caesarean, cesarean, cesarian
2. of or relating to or in the manner of Julius Caesar
   • synonyms: Caesarean