immobilization | ||
1. | [ noun ] fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing | |
Synonyms: | immobilisation | |
Examples: | "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary" |
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Related terms: | preservation trap | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement | |
Synonyms: | immobilizing immobilisation | |
Examples: | : "the immobilizing of the injured knee was necessary" "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team" |
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Related terms: | restraint trap immobilize | |
Similar spelling: |
immobilisation immobilizing |