also: ていおうせっかい
noun
Medical term for surgical delivery of a baby. The shorter form 帝王切開 is more common in general conversation.
彼女は帝王切開術で出産した。
She gave birth by Caesarean section.
帝王切開術のリスクについて医師から説明を受けた。
I received an explanation from the doctor about the risks of a C-section.