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Definition of Cerclage

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Cerclage: Encirclement with a ring, loop, wire, or ligature. Cerclage can be done around bone fragments to hold them together, but it usually refers to an operation performed on the cervix to prevent a miscarriage.