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immobilization

im·mo·bi·lization

uncommon

noun

1.

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

  • “immobilization of the injured knee was necessary”
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2.

the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement

  • “the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team”
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Origin

From French immobilisation or im- + mobilization or immobilize + -ation.

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