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"immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"nounfixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing
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"the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"nounthe act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
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Definition that contains immobilization
- fusion correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization
- mace (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
- chemical mace (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
- spinal fusion correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization