ligature

ligature definition - medical

lig·a·ture (lĭgˈə-cho͝orˌ, -chər)

noun
  1. The act of tying or binding.
  2. A cord, wire, or bandage used in surgery to close vessels or tie off ducts.
  3. A thread, wire, or cord used in surgery to close vessels or tie off ducts.

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