what are catgut ligatures
catgut. n. 1. a strong cord made from the dried intestines of sheep and other animals that is used for stringing certain musical instruments and sports rackets, and, when sterilized, as surgical ligatures.Often shortened to: gut.atÂ·gut. n. A tough thin cord made from the treated and stretched intestines of certain animals, especially sheep, and used for stringing musical instruments and tennis rackets and for surgical ligatures. (ËkaetËÉ¡Êt). ËkÃ¦tËÉ¡Êt