Ligation

Word LIGATION
Character 8
Hyphenation li ga tion
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Definitions and meanings of "Ligation"

What do we mean by ligation?

The act of binding or of applying a ligature. noun

The state of being bound. noun

Something that binds; a ligature. noun

A tying or binding, or the state of being tied or bound; constriction by a ligature or bond; especially, in surgery, the operation of tying an artery to prevent hemorrhage, as after amputation, etc. noun

The act of binding, or the state of being bound. noun

That which binds; bond; connection. noun

Something that ties, a ligature. noun

The act of tying, of applying a ligature. noun

The state of having a ligature, of being tied. noun

The act of tying off or sealing a blood vessel or fallopian tube during surgery. noun

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

Something that ties, a ligature.

The act of tying, of applying a ligature.

The state of having a ligature, of being tied.

The act of tying off or sealing a blood vessel or fallopian tube during surgery.

The formation of a complex by reaction with a ligand.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Ligation

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The word "ligation" in example sentences

The M.D. said “you’ve signed the papers for a tubal ligation, is that still what you want?” ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's because vasectomy is a brief office procedure performed under local anesthesia, compared to a tubal ligation, which is an intra-abdominal procedure performed under general anesthesia. ❋ Aka TBTAM (2007)

Traditionally, they've been treated by a surgery called ligation and stripping, in which the veins are tied off to redirect blood, then completely removed. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The only one I know of is tubal ligation, which is not reliably reversible. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While Texas recently introduced a program to cover medical care for illegal immigrants around the time they give birth, it doesn't pay for tubal ligation, which is frequently performed in the hospital right after a woman delivers a baby. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Unlike tubal ligation which is an invasive surgery with anesthesia. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I had already undergone major surgery to undo a tubal ligation. ❋ Roseanne Barr (2011)

Plus more than a few of the women (all it seemed under 20) had also undergone a tubal ligation as several of them already had, had a few children since age 15. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It used to cost 500 pesos and you could donate money with the stipulation of it going toward a tubal ligation. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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