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ligate
[ lahy-geyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to bind with or as if with a ligature; tie up (a bleeding artery or the like).
ligate
/ ˈlaɪɡeɪt; ˈlɪɡətɪv /
verb
- tr to tie up or constrict (something) with a ligature
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Derived Forms
- ligative, adjective
- liˈgation, noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ligate1
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Example Sentences
If the bleeding cannot otherwise be arrested it may be necessary to ligate the external carotid artery.
If profuse hæmorrhage occurs it may be necessary to ligate the main artery lower in the neck.
Medical authorities tell him to do coeliotomy at once, ligate the uterine and ovarian arteries, and remove the foetus.
Among the Islanders they sometimes ligate the prepuce so that it drops off.
I know there are professors in this country who "ligate" arteries.
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