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ligate

Pronunciation: /lɪˈgeɪt/

Definition of ligate

verb

[with object] Surgery
  • tie up (an artery or vessel): the uterine artery was ligated

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin ligat- 'tied', from the verb ligare

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