Definitions for ligates

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ligates li·gate

Spelling: [lahy-geyt]

IPA: /ˈlaɪ geɪt/

Ligates is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 286 anagrams from letters in ligates (aegilst).

Definitions for ligates

verb (used with object)

1. to bind with or as if with a ligature; tie up (a bleeding artery or the like).

Origin of ligates

1590-1600; Latin ligātus (past participle of ligāre to tie, bind); see -ate¹

Examples for ligates

If profuse hæmorrhage occurs it may be necessary to ligate the main artery lower in the neck.

I know there are professors in this country who "ligate" arteries.

Medical authorities tell him to do coeliotomy at once, ligate the uterine and ovarian arteries, and remove the foetus.

If the bleeding cannot otherwise be arrested it may be necessary to ligate the external carotid artery.