Other Word Forms
- ligative adjective
Etymology
Origin of ligation
1590–1600; < Late Latin ligātiōn- (stem of ligātiō ), equivalent to Latin ligāt ( us ) ( ligate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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"Traditionally, the most common candidates for tubal ligation were women who already had multiple children," the Nairobi-based gynaecologist told the BBC.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025
"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
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, tubal ligation is considered to be a “permanent” option, as there is less than 1 person who gets pregnant a year after the surgery.
From Salon • Sep. 5, 2024
Not only is the cost of tubal ligation more expensive than a vasectomy, but it is a more complex procedure.
From Salon • Sep. 5, 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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