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English noun: immobilization | |||
| 1. | immobilization (act) fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing | ||
| Samples | Immobilization of the injured knee was necessary. | ||
| Synonyms | immobilisation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | preservation, saving | ||
| 2. | immobilization (act) the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement | ||
| Samples | The storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team. | ||
| Synonyms | immobilisation, immobilizing | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | restraint | ||
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