noun
ligation
Ligation (noun) means a cord, thread or band used to tie something.
noun
1
A cord, thread or band used to tie something.
2
The process of tying something up with a cord or band.
3
The condition of being tied up with a cord or band.
4
(medicine) An operation that closes off a blood vessel or tube in the body by tying it shut.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin ligatio, ligationis, which came from Latin ligo. It is a doublet of liaison.
Rhymes for ligation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ligation?
"ligation" (noun) means a cord, thread or band used to tie something.
What are the different meanings of ligation?
"ligation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A cord, thread or band used to tie something; 2. The process of tying something up with a cord or band; 3. The condition of being tied up with a cord or band.
