),
the operation of taking a child from the womb by cutting
through the walls of the abdomen and uterus; -- so called because
Julius Cæsar is reported to have been brought into the
world by such an operation.Cæ"sar*ism (?), n. [Cf. F.
Césarisme.] A system of government in which
unrestricted power is exercised by a single person, to whom, as
Cæsar or emperor, it has been committed by the popular
will; imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of
government.
&fist; This word came into prominence in the time of Napoleon
III., as an expression of the claims and political views of that
emperor, and of the politicians of his court.
Cæ"si*ous (?), a. [L.
caesius bluish gray.] (Nat. Hist.) Of the
color of lavender; pale blue with a slight mixture of gray.
Lindley.
Cæ"si*um (?), n. [NL., from
L. caesius bluish gray.] (Chem.) A rare
alkaline metal found in mineral water; -- so called from the two
characteristic blue lines in its spectrum. It was the first
element discovered by spectrum analysis, and is the most strongly
basic and electro-positive substance known. Symbol Cs. Atomic
weight 132.6.
Cæs"pi*tose` (?), a.
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