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Ligate

usgb/ˈlaɪɡeɪt/Volume
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Medical Precision

In medical context, 'ligate' implies a controlled action, key during surgeries.

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The procedure required the doctor to ligate the artery precisely.
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Stops Flow

'Ligate' is often used when stopping flow of fluids, like blood, in medical situations.

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After the accident, the paramedic had to quickly ligate the wound.
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Surgical Context

'Ligate' is specialized language, mostly used by healthcare professionals.

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During surgery, nurses help doctors ligate vessels that are bleeding.
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