immobilization
definition: the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
example: the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team
speech part: noun
synonyms:
immobilisation
immobilizing
definition: fixation of a body part in order to promote proper healing, for example in a plaster cast or by a splint
example: Immobilization of the injured knee was necessary for recovery.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
immobilisation