What is "immobilisation"

immobilisation \immobilisation\ immobilization \immobilization\n. 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.

Syn: immobilizing.

n. (alternative spelling of immobilization English)

1. n. fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary" [syn: immobilization]

2. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team" [syn: immobilization, immobilizing]