(li-ga-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the surgical procedure of closing off a blood vessel or other duct or tube in the body

Example Sentence

The doctor performed a ligation on the blood vessel to stop the bleeding.

Synonyms

tying; binding; stopping blood flow

Antonyms

loosing

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