tubal ligation
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tubal ligation
n.
A method of female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically tied.
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tubal ligation
n
(Surgery) the tying of the Fallopian tubes as a method of sterilization
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tub′al liga′tion
n.
a method of permanent sterilization for women, involving the surgical sealing of the fallopian tubes to prevent the ovum from passing from the ovary to the uterus.
[1945–50]
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tubal ligation
Surgery to tie off the fallopian tubes in order to cause sterility.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() ligation - (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery) surgical contraception - contraception by surgical sterilization |
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