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Definition of “ligation”

ligation (laɪˈɡeɪʃən) 

Definitions

noun

  1. the act or an instance of ligating something

ligate (ˈlaɪɡeɪt Pronunciation for ligate

Definitions

verb

  1. tr to tie up or constrict (something) with a ligature

Derived Forms

liˈgation noun
ligative (ˈlɪɡətɪv Pronunciation for ligative  adjective

Word Origin

C16: from Latin ligātus, from ligāre to bind

Example Sentences Including 'ligation'

"Rubber band ligation is often used for haemorrhoids (piles), which are dilated blood vessels in the anal canal.
Misc (1999)
"There are many young women who have completed their families but are not considered suitable for tubal ligation ," the report said.
New Zealand Herald (2003)
A total of 2648 people were sterilised by castration, tubal ligation , hysterectomy, or vasectomy.
British Medical Journal (2002)
Sterilization - either vasectomy for man or tubal ligation (when fallopian tubes are clipped, tied or cut) for woman.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women

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