immobilization   (Sound)

The noun immobilization has 2 senses

• immobilization, immobilisation -- (fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary")


• immobilization, immobilisation, immobilizing -- (the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team")