Definition of Immobilisation

1. Noun. Fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing. "Immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"

Exact synonyms: Immobilization
Generic synonyms: Preservation, Saving
Derivative terms: Immobilise, Immobilize

2. Noun. The act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement. "The storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
Exact synonyms: Immobilization, Immobilizing
Generic synonyms: Restraint
Derivative terms: Immobilise, Immobilize, Immobilize, Immobilize

Medical Definition of Immobilisation

1. The act of rendering immovable, as by a cast or splint. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Immobilisation

immitigably
immits
immittance
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immittances
immitted
immitting
immix
immixed
immixes
immixing
immixture
immixtures
immobile
immobilisation (current term)
immobilisation (current term)
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immobilised cell bioreactors
immobilised cell biosensor
immobilised enzyme
immobilism
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immobilities
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