immobilization#1 (n)
immobilisation#1 (n)

n01260309

type n
lex_filenum 04
def fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing
examples immobilization of the injured knee was necessary
Outgoing links
Hypernym preservation, saving
Derivationally related form immobilisation → immobilise
Derivationally related form immobilization → immobilize
Incoming links
Hyponym preservation, saving
Derivationally related form immobilise → immobilisation
Derivationally related form immobilize → immobilization

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