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immobilization

DEFINITIONS OF: immobilization

1

n the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement

“the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team”
Synonyms:
immobilisation, immobilizing
Type of:
restraint
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

n fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing

“immobilization of the injured knee was necessary”
Synonyms:
immobilisation
Type of:
preservation, saving
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
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