immobilization

Words with a similar base: immobilization

'immobilization'

[immobilization.n.01] as in: fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing

Examples:
immobilization of the injured knee was necessary

'immobilization'

[immobilization.n.02] as in: the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement

Examples:
the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team

Origins

					immobilization (English)
├── -ation (English)
└── immobilize (English)
    ├── -ize (English)
    │   └── -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │       └── -iser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    │           └── -izare (Latin)
    │               └── -ιζειν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
    └── immobile (English)
        └── immobilis (Latin)

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