immobilization

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of making something unable to move or function.

  - "The patient was placed in immobilization after the surgery."
  - "The immobilization of the artifact allowed for careful examination."

• Noun

  The state of being unable to move or function.

  - "The victim was in a state of immobilization after the accident."
  - "The immobilization of the prisoner prevented any escape attempts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with immobilization
mobilization , revolution , evolution , devolution

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Variants

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immobilization , immobilizations , immobilize , immobilized , immobilizer , immobilizers , immobilizes , immobilizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'immobilis', meaning 'unable to move'

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Trivia

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1. Immobilization is often used in space travel to protect astronauts from the effects of zero gravity.

2. The term 'immobilization' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. In some cases, immobilization may be necessary for both the protection of the patient and the medical team.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mobilization: The opposite of immobilization, where something is made able to move or function.

2. Paralysis: A condition of complete or partial loss of ability to move or feel a part of the body.

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Culture

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Immobilization is a common concept in various fields such as medicine, law enforcement, and art restoration. In medicine, it is often used to refer to the use of devices or techniques to prevent movement after an injury or surgery. In law enforcement, it may refer to the detainment or confinement of a person. In art restoration, it is used to protect and preserve fragile or damaged works of art.

How to Memorize "immobilization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a cast or a sculpture in a museum protected by glass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of being unable to move or function.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence such as 'Immobilization means making something unmovable, like a statue in a museum.'

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