Ligation

/laɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of tying or binding something tightly.

The surgeon performed a ligation of the blood vessels to prevent excessive bleeding during the operation.

In a medical context, the procedure of obstructing a blood vessel or lymphatic vessel.

Ligation of the fallopian tubes is a common form of permanent birth control.

In law, the formal binding or tying together of obligations or responsibilities.

The contract included a ligation clause that outlined the obligations of both parties.

In chemistry, the joining of two molecules through a covalent bond.

The ligation of the enzyme to the substrate was crucial for the biochemical reaction to proceed.

From the Latin 'ligatio', from 'ligare' meaning 'to bind or tie'.

tubal ligation

A surgical procedure for sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are cut or blocked.

ligation and excision

A method involving tying off and removing tissue.

ligate

To tie or bind with a ligature.

ligature

A thread or wire used to tie or bind.