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- [n] the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
- [n] fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"
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| | Synonyms: | | immobilisation, immobilizing |
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| | See Also: | | fixation, fixing, restraint |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | preventing movement to allow for natural healing to take place. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | - The prevention of movement.
- The permanent attachment of enzymes, bacteria or other cells (such as plant or animal) to a hard substrate or within a stable matrix via any of a number of physical and/or chemical means.
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