Meaning of ligation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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)

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