noun
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.
Rhymes for ligation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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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.