A cesarean delivery is a surgical procedure performed to deliver a baby through a mother's abdominal wall. This medical term can also be referred to as a c-section. However, several other terms can be used as synonyms for cesarean delivery. For instance, a cesarean section or simply a section is commonly used by health professionals. Additionally, a surgical birth, abdominal birth, or abdominal delivery can also be used to indicate the same procedure. In rare cases, it may also be denoted as a hystero-cesarean, which refers to a c-section combined with a hysterectomy. Regardless of which term is used, this delivery method ensures safe and successful childbirth for both the mother and the baby.