immobilisation

• Substantivo que designa a ação de privar algo ou alguém da capacidade de se mover, ou o processo de fixar uma parte do corpo, por exemplo, com gesso, para favorecer a cura.

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.

   Imobilização

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscastingfixationstabilization

2. Restriction of movementB2formal

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

   Restrição de movimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbindingconfinementcontainmentfixationpinningrestraintrestriction

   Antônimosactivitymobilisationmovement