ligation (noun)

1. During the ritual, the priest performed ligation to ensure that the blood vessel remained closed and prevented any bleeding.

2. The painting depicted a surgeon delicately performing a ligation to secure the blood vessel and maintain the integrity of the artwork.

3. In a gesture of love, the surgeon performed the ligation on his partner's injured duct, symbolizing their commitment to each other.

4. In the animated series, the character used ligation to comically exaggerate the process of stopping bleeding, resulting in comedic effects.