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ligature

/ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/
noun
  1. The act of tying or binding something.

  2. A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.

  3. A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.

verb
  1. To ligate; to tie.

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