ligate

• Verbo que se usa para denotar la acción de atar o ligar algo, especialmente en un contexto médico o quirúrgico, como al cerrar un vaso sanguíneo o un conducto.

A verb used to indicate the act of tying or binding something, especially in a medical or surgical context.

1. Join letters in writingC2formalart

   To connect letters together using a ligature, a stroke that links two or more characters in handwriting or typography.

   Unir letras con ligadura

   • In calligraphy, you often ligate the letters 'f' and 'i'.
   • The scribe would ligate certain pairs of letters for aesthetic reasons.
   • When writing quickly, some people naturally ligate their letters.

   Sinónimosbindconnectjoinlinktie

2. Bind chemicallyC1formalscientific

   To cause atoms or molecules to join together through a chemical bond.

   Ligar químicamente

   • The catalyst helps to ligate the two molecules into a stable compound.
   • In this reaction, the metal ion ligates with the organic ligand.
   • Scientists study how proteins ligate to form complex structures.

   Sinónimosattachbindconnectjoinlink

3. Bind with a bandage or ligatureC1formalmedical

   To tie or bind something, such as a blood vessel or wound, using a bandage, thread, or similar material, often in a medical context.

   atar o ligar

   • The surgeon had to ligate the artery to stop the bleeding.
   • During the procedure, the nurse will ligate the umbilical cord.
   • It is crucial to ligate the wound properly to prevent infection.

   Sinónimosbandagebindligaturesecuretie

   Antónimosloosenreleaseunbinduntie