IMMOBILIZATION
\ɪmˌə͡ʊbɪla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɪmˌəʊbɪlaɪzˈeɪʃən], \ɪ_m_ˌəʊ_b_ɪ_l_aɪ_z_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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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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the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
By Princeton University
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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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the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The act of rendering whole or part of the body immobile, whether accidental or deliberate. This also refers to the state of immobility.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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