Ligation Definition & Meaning

ligation
noun
  1. (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)

"Ligation" in song lyrics

See how ligation is used in real songs:

  • "tubal ligation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "invitro fertilization resulta after a tubal ligation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "reversal tubal ligation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "ligation"

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