ligate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de relier ou de serrer quelque chose avec un lien, en particulier dans un contexte médical ou chirurgical pour obstruer ou fermer un vaisseau ou un conduit.

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.

   Lier des lettres par une ligature

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindconnectjoinlinktie

2. Bind chemicallyC1formalscientific

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

   Ligaturer (chimie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesattachbindconnectjoinlink

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.

   Lier, ligaturer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbandagebindligaturesecuretie

   Antonymesloosenreleaseunbinduntie