1. (

• immobilization ,
• immobilisation ,

) fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary" ;

2. (

• immobilization ,
• immobilisation ,
• immobilizing

) the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team" ;