Found 2 items, similar to ligation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ligation ligation n : (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
English → English (gcide) Definition: Ligation Ligation \Li*ga"tion\ (l[-i]*g[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. ligatio, fr. ligare to bind. Cf. Liaison.] 1. The act of binding, or the state of being bound. [1913 Webster] 2. That which binds; bond; connection. [1913 Webster] Tied with tape, and sealed at each fold and ligation. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]