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immobilisation

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n.1.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.
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Noun1.immobilisation - fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"
immobilization
preservation, saving - the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
2.immobilisation - the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
immobilizing, immobilization
restraint - the act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade"


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