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ligate
[ lahy-geyt ]
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).
ligate
/ ˈlɪɡətɪv; ˈlaɪɡeɪt /
verb
- tr to tie up or constrict (something) with a ligature
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Derived Forms
- liˈgation, noun
- ligative, adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ligate1
C16: from Latin ligātus, from ligāre to bind
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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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