"bind with a ligature," 1590s, from Latin ligatus, past participle of ligare "to bind" (from PIE root *leig- "to tie, bind"). Related: Ligated; ligating.
The enzyme ligated
ligate the artery
liftback
lift-off
liftoff
ligament
ligand
ligate
ligation
ligature
liger
light
light bulb
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