Immobilization Definition

noun

The act or process of preventing a thing from moving.

The broken bones were able to heal thanks to the immobilization of her leg in a cast.
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(soil science) The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.
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Noun

Singular:
immobilization
Plural:
immobilizations

Origin of Immobilization

Immobilization Sentence Examples

  • Immobilization can also be secured by a form of traction called skin traction.

  • Immobilization of a fracture site can be done internally or externally.

  • The primary goal of immobilization is to maintain the realignment of a bone long enough for healing to start and progress.

  • Immobilization by external fixation uses splints, casts, or braces.

  • In a clinical environment, plaster of Paris casts are used for immobilization.

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Words Starting With

IIMIMM

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With I and Ending With N

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14 Letter Words14 Letter Words Starting With I14 Letter Words Ending With N