Immobilization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Immobilization is a noun meaning The act or process of preventing a thing from moving.
Meaning
The act or process of preventing a thing from moving.
More Meanings
- (soil science) The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.
Example Sentences
The broken bones were able to heal, thanks to the immobilization of her leg in a cast.
We are also extracting DNA, both from blood collected during immobilizations and from hyena feces.
Treatment of an acute occult dislocation of the ankle consists of immobilization in a snugly fitting plaster-of-paris cast, with little padding.
Word Forms
- immobilizations
- immobilisation
Synonyms for immobilization
Depending on context, synonyms include immobilizing, immobilisation.
Antonyms for immobilization
Common opposites include mobilization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include immobilisation, standstill, resting, immobility, tie-up, restraint.
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