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ligation

Ligation (noun) means something that ties, a ligature.

noun
1
Something that ties, a ligature.
2
The act of tying, of applying a ligature.
3
The state of having a ligature, of being tied.
4
The act of tying off or sealing a blood vessel, fallopian tube, etc during surgery; act of ligating.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin ligatio, ligationis, from Latin ligo. Doublet of liaison.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of ligation?

"ligation" (noun) means something that ties, a ligature.

What are the different meanings of ligation?

"ligation" has 3 main meanings: 1. Something that ties, a ligature; 2. The act of tying, of applying a ligature; 3. The state of having a ligature, of being tied.

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