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源自拉丁语 'caesus'(切开),传说与尤利乌斯·凯撒(Julius Caesar)的出生方式有关,但历史证据不足。医学用法最早记录于16世纪。
❶ 剖腹产手术,指通过切开孕妇腹部和子宫来取出婴儿的外科手术方式,通常在自然分娩有风险时采用。
“She had to undergo a caesarean because the baby was in breech position.”
(她不得不接受剖腹产,因为胎儿是臀位。)
“The doctor recommended a caesarean for the safety of both mother and child.”
(为了母婴安全,医生建议进行剖腹产。)
❶ 与剖腹产相关的,或指古罗马凯撒的(历史用法)。现代主要用作医学术语。
“The caesarean incision healed well with proper care.”
(经过适当护理,剖腹产切口愈合良好。)
“This hospital has a dedicated caesarean operating room.”
(这家医院设有专门的剖腹产手术室。)
caesarean section — 剖腹产手术的完整医学术语,常缩写为C-section,指通过外科手术分娩婴儿的方式。
“The obstetrician scheduled a caesarean section for next Tuesday.”
(产科医生安排了下周二进行剖腹产手术。)