Meaning of ligation in English

1. Pronunciation

   /laɪˈɡeɪʃən/

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1. Noun

   ligation

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from late Latin ligatio(n-), from the verb ligare (see ligate)

   Definitions

   1. (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)