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Origin of ligation
1590–1600; < Late Latin ligātiōn- (stem of ligātiō ), equivalent to Latin ligāt ( us ) ( see ligate) + -iōn- -ion
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"Doctors don't typically encourage tubal ligation because the success rate of a reversal is very poor," said Dr Bosire.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025
But tubal ligation is frequently promoted as a nearly bulletproof option that prevents pregnancy.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2024
One of their main findings was that the expression of the Il1rl1 gene was markedly higher in peri-root tissue five days after ligation.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2024
“The cost and complexity of the procedure of a tubal ligation is much higher, yet we're still seeing different uses of tubal sterilization versus vasectomy.”
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2024
We won her freedom after establishing that she had had a tubal ligation five years prior to her arrest, which made it biologically impossible for her to conceive, let alone give birth to, a child.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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