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What is the noun for immobilization?

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immobilization
  1. The act or process of preventing a thing from moving.
  2. (soil science) The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “The stable immobilization appears to be an indirect proof that the tethered lipid bilayer lack defects on the mesoscale.”
      “It has been given preference to external fixation as means of fracture immobilization, and transcortical pins and fiberglass cast have been used.”
      “Prolonged immobilization, such as may occur with hospitalization, trauma, or general debility, is one risk factor.”
immobility
  1. The quality of not moving.
  2. The state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “Residents of the former East Germany are making up for the years of enforced immobility by becoming the world's most adventurous travellers.”
      “The flies, despite their immobility, seem to dance playfully like marionettes on a stage.”
      “But it will fall back to a level of immobility and indecisiveness that can only add grist to the mill of the neoliberals.”
immobilisation
  1. Alternative spelling of immobilization
  2. Examples:
    1. “Common predisposing factors that require prophylaxis include surgery, immobilisation, pregnancy and the puerperium, and oral contraception.”
      “Such pulmonary embolisms, leading to sudden death, can stem from immobilisation, multiple trauma and dehydration.”
      “In diaphyseal and metaphyseal fractures there is usually a history of trauma, requiring appropriate immobilisation.”
immobilizer
  1. Alternative spelling of immobiliser
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The treatment of stable proximal humeral fractures consists of a shoulder immobilizer to prevent external rotation and abduction.”
      “Tough door locks, and an electronic immobilizer help keep unwanted visitors at bay.”
      “In Manitoba we enforced the immobilizer program on insurance companies and provided it free to drivers.”
immobiliser
  1. Something or someone that immobilises.
    1. (medicine) A splint.
    2. An electronic security device fitted to an automobile that prevents the engine from running unless the correct key (or other token) is present.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Honda's Stream is also fitted with an engine immobiliser, alarm system and remote keyless entry.”
      “All have an electronic engine immobiliser, and ABS is an option across the range.”
      “Seat belt pretensioners, power steering, engine immobiliser, central locking, split rear seats, and tinted glass are standard equipment.”
immobilizations
immobilisations
  1. plural of immobilisation
immobilisers
  1. plural of immobiliser
immobilizers
immobilities
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