immobilization

Noun
  1. Fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing (synset 101262989)
    "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"
    is a type of: preservation, saving - the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
    same as: immobilisation
  2. The act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement (synset 101148801)
    "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
    is a type of: restraint - the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
    same as: immobilisation, immobilizing

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