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- [lahy-gey-shuh n]
- /laɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
- /laɪ.ˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-gey-shuh n]
- /laɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of ligation word
- noun ligation the act of ligating, especially of surgically tying up a bleeding artery. 1
- noun ligation anything that binds or ties up; ligature. 1
- noun ligation The surgical procedure of closing off a blood vessel or other duct or tube in the body by means of a ligature or clip. 1
- noun ligation surgical tying or binding 1
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Origin of ligation
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Late Latin ligātiōn- (stem of ligātiō), equivalent to Latin ligāt(us) (see ligate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Ligation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ligation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ligation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ligation
noun ligation
- network — any netlike combination of filaments, lines, veins, passages, or the like: a network of arteries; a network of sewers under the city.
- relationship — a connection, association, or involvement.
- hookup — an act or instance of hooking up.
- contact — Contact involves meeting or communicating with someone, especially regularly.
- channel — A channel is a television station.
Antonyms for ligation
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