What does ligate mean?

v. to tie off a blood vessel or tube in the body using a special string or device

ligate

🇺🇸 /ˈlaɪɡeɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈlaɪɡeɪt/

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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.

to tie off a blood vessel or tube in the body using a special string or device

3rd Present ligates

Past ligated

Perfect ligated

Progressive ligating