immobilization
1. fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing - immobilization of the injured knee was necessary • Syn: immobilisation • Derivationally related forms: immobilise (for: immobilisation), immobilize • Hypernyms: preservation, saving 2. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement - the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team • Syn: immobilisation, immobilizing • Derivationally related forms: immobilize (for: immobilizing), immobilise (for: immobilisation), immobilize • Hypernyms: restraint
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