Cerclage

Pronunciation: /sɝˈklɑʒ/

Definitions of cerclage

noun a surgical procedure in which a stitch or wire is used to hold the cervix closed to prevent premature birth

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor recommended a cerclage to help prevent premature birth.

A2 The cerclage procedure is a common treatment for women at risk of miscarriage.

B1 After the cerclage surgery, the patient will need to take it easy for a few weeks.

B2 The doctor explained the benefits and risks of having a cerclage placed during pregnancy.

C1 The cerclage was successful in prolonging the pregnancy and reducing the risk of complications.

C2 The medical team carefully monitored the cerclage to ensure it was providing the necessary support for the pregnancy.

Examples of cerclage in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended a cerclage procedure to prevent premature labor.

informal I heard that Sarah had to get a cerclage to keep her baby safe.

slang My sister said she had to get a stitch up there, like a cerclage or something.

figurative Adding extra support to the project was like putting a cerclage around its success.

Grammatical Forms of cerclage

• plural: cerclages
• present tense: cerclage
• future tense: will cerclage
• perfect tense: has cerclaged
• continuous tense: is cerclaging
• singular: cerclage
• positive degree: more cerclage
• infinitive: to cerclage
• gerund: cerclaging
• participle: cerclaged

Origin and Evolution of cerclage

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'cerclage' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of surgery to refer to a surgical procedure involving the placement of a ring or loop around a body part, the term 'cerclage' has evolved to also be used in other fields such as engineering and manufacturing to describe a similar process of encircling or reinforcing a structure.