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ligate
[ lahy-geyt ]
/ ˈlaɪ geɪt /
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verb (used with object), li·gat·ed, li·gat·ing.
to bind with or as if with a ligature; tie up (a bleeding artery or the like).
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British Dictionary definitions for ligate
ligate
/ (ˈlaɪɡeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to tie up or constrict (something) with a ligature
Derived forms of ligate
ligation, nounligative (ˈlɪɡətɪv), adjectiveWord Origin for ligate
C16: from Latin ligātus, from ligāre to bind
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Medical definitions for ligate
ligate
[ lī′gāt′ ]
v.
To tie or bind with a ligature.
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