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immobilisation

/ɪˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/ɪˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/

immobilisationnoun

immobilisations

Translations

The doctor recommended immobilisation of the injured limb.

Врач рекомендовал иммобилизацию поврежденной конечности.

Additional translations

Definitions

The act of preventing something from moving or operating as normal.

The immobilisation of the vehicle was necessary to prevent further damage.

A medical procedure or technique used to keep a body part from moving to allow healing.

The doctor recommended immobilisation of the arm with a cast to ensure proper healing of the fracture.

The process of making assets or resources unavailable for use.

The financial crisis led to the immobilisation of funds, affecting the company's operations.

Synonyms

immobilisationadjective

/ɪˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

/ɪˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/

Used attributively before nouns to denote devices, techniques, etc., that immobilize.

Definitions

Serving to immobilize; designed to restrict movement.

An immobilisation splint was applied to stabilize the ankle.