1. Bound or tied together with a ligature; joined or connected by a ligature.
Usage: Medical/surgical context

1. Past tense and past participle of ligate; to tie off or constrict with a ligature.
Usage: Medical/surgical context

Examples

• The surgeon ligatured the bleeding artery to stop the hemorrhage.
• A ligatured blood vessel prevents blood flow to the affected tissue.
• The dentist ligatured the orthodontic wire to the bracket.
• The ligatured suture held the wound edges together securely.
• During the procedure, the surgeon carefully ligatured each vessel.
• The ligatured ligament was reinforced with additional stitches.