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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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Origin of ligate

1590–1600; <Latin ligātus (past participle of ligāre to tie, bind); see -ate1
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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), adjective

Word Origin for ligate

C16: from Latin ligātus, from ligāre to bind
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