immobilization

• Nom désignant l'action de priver quelque chose ou quelqu'un de sa capacité à bouger, souvent utilisé dans un contexte médical pour décrire la fixation d'une partie du corps afin de favoriser la guérison.

A noun referring to the act of making something or someone unable to move, often used in medical contexts to describe the fixation of a body part 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 after an injury.

   immobilisation médicale

   • After the fracture, the doctor recommended immobilization of the arm for six weeks.
   • Immobilization of the spine is critical after a serious back injury.
   • The cast provides immobilization to ensure the bone heals correctly.

   Synonymescastingfixationstabilization

   Antonymesmobilization

2. Restriction of movementB2formal

   The act of limiting or preventing movement, making something or someone incapable of moving.

   Immobilisation

   • The immobilization of the vehicle was necessary due to a mechanical failure.
   • The police used restraints for the immobilization of the suspect.
   • The disease led to the gradual immobilization of his legs.

   Synonymesbindingcripplingfixationholdingimmobilityparalysisrestraintstabilizationtying

   Antonymesfreedommobilizationmovement