immobilisation

• Nom désignant l'action d'empêcher un objet ou un être de se mouvoir, ou le processus de fixation d'une partie du corps, par exemple par un plâtre, afin de favoriser la guérison.

A noun referring to the act of rendering something or someone incapable of movement, or the process of fixing a body part, such as with a plaster cast, to promote healing.

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1. Medical fixationB2formalmedical

   The act of fixing a body part, such as with a plaster cast or splint, to promote proper healing.

   Immobilisation thérapeutique

   • The doctor recommended immobilisation of the broken arm for six weeks.
   • Immobilisation of the spine is crucial after a serious injury.
   • The patient's leg was placed in a cast for immobilisation.

   Synonymescastingfixationstabilization

2. Restriction of movementB2formal

   The act of limiting movement or making something incapable of moving.

   Immobilisation

   • The immobilisation of the vehicle was necessary for the investigation.
   • The new law led to the immobilisation of assets belonging to the company.
   • The immobilisation of the machinery prevented further accidents.

   Synonymesbindingconfinementcontainmentfixationpinningrestraintrestriction

   Antonymesactivitymobilisationmovement