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Vocabulary Entry
ligation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of tying or binding, often used in a medical context.
Example Sentences
"The surgeon performed a ligation to prevent blood flow to the affected area."
"Ligation is commonly used to sterilize individuals in certain medical procedures."
"The researcher studied the effects of ligation on tissue regeneration."
V
verb
To tie or bind something, particularly in a medical or surgical context.
Example Sentences
"The doctor will ligate the blood vessels during the operation."
"They decided to ligate the fallopian tubes as a form of contraception."
"In experimental procedures, scientists often ligate parts of the organism to study effects."