Noun: immobilization i,mow-bu-lu'zey-shun [N. Amer], i,mow-bu-lI'zey-shun [Brit]
- Fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing
"immobilization of the injured knee was necessary";
- immobilisation [Brit]
- The act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
"the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team";
- immobilisation [Brit], immobilizing, immobilising [Brit]
Derived forms: immobilizations
Type of: preservation, restraint, saving
Encyclopedia: Immobilization