Immobilization - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ɪˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən|  American pronunciation of the word immobilization
Brit.  |ɪˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən|  British pronunciation of the word immobilization

noun

- fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing
immobilization of the injured knee was necessary
- the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team

Extra examples

Doctors immobilized her wrist by putting it in a cast.

I was immobilized by fear.

Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×