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ligation

li·ga·tion

US/lɪˈɡeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

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

Phrases

  • tubal ligation

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