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Ligation: meaning, definitions and examples

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ligation

 

[ laษชหˆษกeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

Ligation is a medical procedure involving the tying off of a blood vessel or duct to restrict blood flow or the passage of substances. It is commonly used in surgeries to prevent bleeding or to stop the transport of fluids in certain medical conditions. Ligation can be performed on various parts of the body, including fallopian tubes in women for sterilization or blood vessels during surgery. This method is essential in minimizing complications during surgical interventions.

Synonyms

binding, constriction, tying

Examples of usage

  • The doctor performed a ligation of the fallopian tubes.
  • Ligation was necessary to control the bleeding.
  • In this surgery, arterial ligation is performed to prevent blood loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "ligation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ligaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคงเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bindung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ligasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะณะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ligacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ligation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ligadura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ligation

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐํ•ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุจุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ligace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ligรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่”็ป“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ligacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bindandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ligasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ligadura

Word origin

The term 'ligation' traces its roots to the Latin word 'ligare,' which means 'to tie.' The use of the word in surgical contexts began to emerge in the early 19th century when medical practices evolved with a better understanding of human anatomy and the necessity of controlling blood loss during operations. As surgery advanced, ligation became a vital technique, especially during procedures that required the careful management of blood vessels. Over time, the term has broadened to encompass various medical contexts where tying off or binding is relevant, but it remains primarily associated with its surgical origins. Today, ligation is an established practice in many fields of medicine, including gynecology, urology, and vascular surgery, highlighting its importance in patient care and safety.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,836, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.