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Definition of Ligature
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Ligature: Material used to tie something in surgery. Ligatures are used to tie off blood vessels, and they may be made of silk, gut, wire, or other materials.
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