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Definition of Cerclage
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Cerclage: Encirclement with a ring, loop, wire, or ligature. Cerclage can be done around bone fragments to hold them together, but it usually refers to an operation performed on the cervix to prevent a miscarriage.