ligature
noun
lig·a·ture
ˈli-gə-ˌchu̇r 
-chər,
-ˌtu̇r,
-ˌtyu̇r
1
a
: something that is used to bind
specifically
: a filament (such as a thread) used in surgery
b
: something that unites or connects : bond
having no ligature of race or family affection to bind them together—
Horace Bushnell
Horace Bushnell2
: the action of binding or tying
the ligature of an artery
3
: a compound note in mensural notation indicating a group of musical notes to be sung to one syllable
4
: a printed or written character (such as æ or ff) consisting of two or more letters or characters joined together
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ligature. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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ligature
noun
lig·a·ture
ˈlig-ə-ˌchu̇(ə)r
-chər
Medical Definition
ligature
1 of 2 noun
lig·a·ture
ˈlig-ə-ˌchu̇(ə)r, -chər, -ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r
1
: something that is used to bind
specifically
: a filament (as a thread) used in surgery (as for tying blood vessels)
2
: the action or result of binding or tying
the ligature of an artery
ligature
2 of 2 transitive verb
ligatured; ligaturing
: to tie up or bind
ligaturing the blood vessels—Veterinary Record
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