LIGATION

ligation. Ligation, n. the act or state of binding together

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Li‐ga″tion (lī̍‐gā″shŭn), n. [[L. ligatio, fr. ligare to bind. Cf. Liaison.]] 1. 1. The act of binding, or the state of being bound.
2. 2. That which binds; bond; connection.
Tied with tape, and sealed at each fold and ligation. Sir W. Scott.