'immobilization' definitions:
Definition of 'immobilization'
(from WordNet)
noun
Fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary" [syn: immobilization, immobilisation]
noun
The act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team" [syn: immobilization, immobilisation, immobilizing]
Definition of 'immobilization'
From: GCIDE
- immobilisation \immobilisation\ immobilization \immobilization\n. The act or process of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; as, immobilization of the injured knee was necessary; the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team.
- Syn: immobilizing. [WordNet 1.5]