Ligation (Noun)
Meaning
(surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The surgeon performed a ligation of the bleeding blood vessel to prevent further hemorrhage during the operation.
- During the procedure, the doctor made an incision and prepared for ligation of the duct to avoid leakage of fluids.
- Ligation was necessary to seal off the artery and prevent it from causing further complications during surgery.
- The medical team carefully executed the ligation to prevent post-operative bleeding and promote a stable recovery.
- To stop the bleeding, the surgeon applied a ligation to the damaged vessel and applied gentle pressure to secure it in place.