ligate
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/ˈlaɪɡeɪt/
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/ˈlaɪɡeɪt/
to tie off a blood vessel or tube in the body using a special string or device
The surgeon decided to ligate the damaged blood vessel to prevent further bleeding.
外科醫生決定結扎受損的血管以防止進一步出血。