immobilization

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Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun immobilization has 2 senses

immobilization(n = noun.act) immobilisation - fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"

is a kind of preservation, saving

Derived form verb immobilize₂

immobilization(n = noun.act) immobilisation, immobilizing - the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"

is a kind of restraint

Derived form verb immobilize₆

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CIDE DICTIONARY

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. [WordNet 1.5]

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