Definitions for: Ligation

[n] tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as in surgery to prevent bleeding)

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

2. That which binds; bond; connection.

Tied with tape, and sealed at each fold and
ligation. --Sir W.
Scott.

See Also: ligature, tubal ligation, tying