Immobilisation - Definition
immobilisation
n 1: fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to
promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee
was necessary" [syn: immobilization, immobilisation]
2: the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement;
"the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
[syn: immobilization, immobilisation, immobilizing]