(se-zā'rē-ăn), incision through the abdominal wall and the uterus (abdominal hysterotomy) for extraction of the fetus.
ce·sar·e·an op·er·a·tion
(se-zār'ē-ăn op'ĕr-ā'shŭn) Incision through the abdominal wall and the uterus (abdominal hysterotomy) for extraction of the fetus. Synonym(s): Caesarean operation.