subligation

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noun

The act of binding underneath.

“subligation of the linguales/spinal cord/ureteres”

OriginLatin subligatio →
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Meanings

nounsubligation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe act of binding underneath.

    subligation of the linguales/spinal cord/ureteres

Origin

  1. Latinsubligatio
  2. Englishsubligation

Latin subligatio, from subligare to bind below; sub (“under”) + ligare (“to bind”).

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APA

subligation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subligation

MLA

“subligation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subligation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subligation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subligation.

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