Immobilisation

/ɪˌmoʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun

The act of preventing movement in a part of the body, usually for medical reasons.

The doctor recommended the immobilisation of her arm to facilitate healing.
Visual representation of "immobilisation" - The act of preventing movement in a part of the body, usually for medical reasons.

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cast immobilisation, limb immobilisation, complete immobilisation

noun

The act of legally restricting an asset to prevent its use or movement.

The court ordered the immobilisation of the suspect's bank accounts during the investigation.
Visual representation of "immobilisation" - The act of legally restricting an asset to prevent its use or movement.

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Formal

asset immobilisation, temporary immobilisation, financial immobilisation

noun

The process of restricting movement of machinery or vehicles.

The immobilisation of the vehicle was necessary for safety purposes.
Visual representation of "immobilisation" - The process of restricting movement of machinery or vehicles.

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vehicle immobilisation, security immobilisation, mechanical immobilisation

noun

The act of preventing movement in a part of the body, usually for medical reasons.

The doctor recommended the immobilisation of her arm to facilitate healing.
Visual representation of "immobilisation" - The act of preventing movement in a part of the body, usually for medical reasons.

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Neutral

cast immobilisation, limb immobilisation, complete immobilisation

noun

The act of legally restricting an asset to prevent its use or movement.

The court ordered the immobilisation of the suspect's bank accounts during the investigation.
Visual representation of "immobilisation" - The act of legally restricting an asset to prevent its use or movement.

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Formal

asset immobilisation, temporary immobilisation, financial immobilisation

noun

The process of restricting movement of machinery or vehicles.

The immobilisation of the vehicle was necessary for safety purposes.
Visual representation of "immobilisation" - The process of restricting movement of machinery or vehicles.

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vehicle immobilisation, security immobilisation, mechanical immobilisation

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Medical Context

In medical settings, immobilisation is crucial for recovery

An immobilised limb often heals faster under stability.
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Nursing Care

Care workers must ensure proper immobilisation techniques

Improper immobilisation can lead to complications.
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Adjustment Time

Expect a period to adapt post-immobilisation

Adjustment often involves pain management.
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Medical Context

In medical settings, immobilisation is crucial for recovery

An immobilised limb often heals faster under stability.
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Nursing Care

Care workers must ensure proper immobilisation techniques

Improper immobilisation can lead to complications.
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Adjustment Time

Expect a period to adapt post-immobilisation

Adjustment often involves pain management.
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Medical Context

In medical settings, immobilisation is crucial for recovery

An immobilised limb often heals faster under stability.
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Nursing Care

Care workers must ensure proper immobilisation techniques

Improper immobilisation can lead to complications.
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Adjustment Time

Expect a period to adapt post-immobilisation

Adjustment often involves pain management.
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