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Sorry, guys, I'm really not understanding this. The clue is:
Incisive way to bring issue to light
What else could this be referring to than a Caesarean section?

see my post 13 on the other thread. Chambers rules OK by me.

Chris, it's just that some of us are quite happy with Caesarian meaning 'incisive way to bring issue to light' as Chambers states that the word Caesarian can mean 'adjective, relating to (a) birth carried out by Caesarean section. noun, a Caesarean section'. The word Caesarian is in the dictionary, fits the definition and seems ... unproblematic.

ditto ditto............

Why do we have a sub forum for crosswords on a chatty thread ? Other solvers would not see it unless they were nosey?

ChrisE, I agree with you on the spelling issue - See my post 14 on the
other thread.

Pigale, I can see why you feel the way you do (about the spelling), but the Chambers definition specifically gives 'Caesarian = Caesarean section'. Not agreeing with a spelling isn't really relevant as the answer (defined as it is) fits the clue!

On YouTube, there are dozens of "Caesarian Section Ops" videos to watch.
Caesarian is fine.

Yes Malone, I know the answer 'Caesarian' fits the clue on the
grid, and I can only assume that over the years, the two spellings
have become interchangeable - my encyclopedia's edition date
is 1920 !!!!
Anyhow, I just find it interesting that there are two spellings in English
and only one spelling (both for the operation and things pertaining to
Caesar) in French. :)

@Malone
Which edition do you have? Mine definitely doesn't give that. Perhaps I need to update (Christmas is coming!)