ligation
pronunciation
How to pronounce ligation in British English:
UK [laiˈɡeiʃən]
How to pronounce ligation in American English:
US [laɪˈɡeʃən]
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- Noun:
- (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
Word Origin
- ligation (n.)
- 1590s, from Middle French ligation, from Late Latin ligationem (nominative ligatio), noun of action from past participle stem of ligare "to bind" (see ligament).
Example
- 1. Clinical study on segment ligation for severe mixed hemorrhoids .
- 2. Sequential changes of gastric hyperplastic polyps follwing endoscopic ligation .
- 3. Sesame oil protects against sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture in rats .
- 4. Women may be able to choose from several sterilization options , including tubal ligation - a surgical procedure - and the essure and adiana systems , both of which permanently block the fallopian tubes .
- 5. Objective to evaluate the practical value of pelvic vessel ligation in major hemorrhage during cesarean section .