ligate

[ lahy-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

, li·gat·ed, li·gat·ing.

1. to bind with or as if with a ligature; tie up (a bleeding artery or the like).

ligate

/ ˈlɪɡətɪv; ˈlaɪɡeɪt /

verb

1. tr to tie up or constrict (something) with a ligature

Derived Forms

• liˈgation, noun
• ligative, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ligate¹

1590–1600; < Latin ligātus (past participle of ligāre to tie, bind); -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of ligate¹

C16: from Latin ligātus, from ligāre to bind

Example Sentences

If the bleeding cannot otherwise be arrested it may be necessary to ligate the external carotid artery.

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If profuse hæmorrhage occurs it may be necessary to ligate the main artery lower in the neck.

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Medical authorities tell him to do coeliotomy at once, ligate the uterine and ovarian arteries, and remove the foetus.

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Among the Islanders they sometimes ligate the prepuce so that it drops off.

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I know there are professors in this country who "ligate" arteries.

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