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1. 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]
    
2. 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

See also: immobilize

Type of: preservation, restraint, saving

Encyclopedia: Immobilization