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  2. Caesarean section - Wikipedia

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    The word Caesar, meaning either Julius Caesar or an emperor in general, is also borrowed or calqued in the name of the procedure in many other languages in Europe and beyond. [163] Finally, the Roman praenomen (given name) Caeso was said to be given to children who were born via C-section.

  3. List of eponyms (A–K) - Wikipedia

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    The word "hoover" has also come to mean anything that is sucked up at a great rate ("They hoovered their way through the banquet") August Horch, German businessman – Horch and Audi carmakers (audi is Latin for I listen; horch has the same meaning in old German) Leslie Hore-Belisha, British politician – Belisha beacon

  4. List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes - Wikipedia

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    Meaning Origin language and etymology Example(s) dacry(o)-of or pertaining to tears: Greek δάκρυ, tear dacryoadenitis, dacryocystitis-dactyl(o)-of or pertaining to a finger, toe Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos), finger, toe dactylology, polydactyly: de-from, down, or away from Latin de-dehydrate, demonetize, demotion dent-

  5. Lower segment Caesarean section - Wikipedia

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    A lower (uterine) segment caesarean section (LSCS) is the most commonly used type of caesarean section. [1] Most commonly, a baby is delivered by making a transverse incision in the lower uterine segment, above the attachment of the urinary bladder to the uterus.

  6. The Rise Of The 'Gentle C-Section' - AOL

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    Almost 1 in 3 births occur via C-section now, but there is a more patient-centered option called a gentle C-section. ... The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section, examines the state of maternal ...

  7. Childbirth - Wikipedia

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    Vaginal delivery is generally recommended as a first option. Cesarean section can lead to increased risk of complications and a significantly slower recovery. There are also many natural benefits of a vaginal delivery in both mother and baby. Various methods may help with pain, such as relaxation techniques, opioids, and spinal blocks. [15]

  8. List of medical abbreviations: C - Wikipedia

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    Meaning c̅ (c with an overbar) with (from Latin cum) means with C: cytosine cervical vertebrae: C1: atlas – first cervical vertebra of the spine C2: axis – second cervical vertebra of the spine CA: carcinoma cancer: Ca: calcium carcinoma cancer: CAA: coronary artery aneurysm: c/b: complicated by: CABG: coronary artery bypass graft ...

  9. Pfannenstiel incision - Wikipedia

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    A Pfannenstiel incision for a caesarian section closed with surgical staples.The superior aspect of mons pubis and pubic hair are seen at bottom of the image.. A Pfannenstiel incision / ˈ f ɑː n ɪ n ʃ t iː l /, Kerr incision, Pfannenstiel-Kerr incision [1] or pubic incision is a type of abdominal surgical incision that allows access to the abdomen.