Definition of Ligating

1. Verb. (present participle of ligate) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ligating

1. ligate [v] - See also: ligate

Medical Definition of Ligating

1. An adjective used to describe components used to attach archwires to brackets. For example a ligating module is a small plastic piece that goes over the brackets to hold in your archwires. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ligating

liganded
ligandin
ligandless
ligandlike
ligandome
ligandomes
ligands
ligans
ligase
ligase amplification reaction
ligases
ligate
ligated
ligates
ligatin
ligating (current term)
ligating module
ligation
ligations
ligative
ligator
ligators
ligature
ligature point
ligature points
ligature wire
ligatured
ligatureless
ligatures
ligaturing

Literary usage of Ligating

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists by American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1917)
"ligating uterine artery. No bleeding from round ligament. 3. Cut the round ligament close to the uterus, and dissect the parts down to a point corresponding ..."

2. Catching's Compendium of Practical Dentistry (1897)
"SILVER SUTURE WIRE FOR ligating TEETH. It is claimed that the use of silver wire is better than gold or other kinds of wire for ligating teeth in treating ..."

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