Antonyms for immobilization


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-moh-buh-lahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz


Definition of immobilization

Origin :
  • 1846, noun of action from immobilize.
  • noun tie-up
Example sentences :
  • Immobilization and rest should be maintained for a month or more.
  • Extract from : « Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry » by Maximilian Stern
  • Immobilization of the broken parts of the bone is the object sought.
  • Extract from : « Lameness of the Horse » by John Victor Lacroix
  • Immobilization—Systemic immobilization is effected by body rest and locally by splinting the bitten area.
  • Extract from : « Natural History of Cottonmouth Moccasin, Agkistrodon piscovorus (Reptilia) » by Ray D. Burkett
  • In cases of strains of tendons, during the acute stage, immobilization of the affected parts is in order.
  • Extract from : « Lameness of the Horse » by John Victor Lacroix
  • In fractures of the shaft of the humerus, then, it is apparent that immobilization is very difficult if at all possible.
  • Extract from : « Lameness of the Horse » by John Victor Lacroix
  • However, reduction and immobilization of this as in all fractures, must be done without delay.
  • Extract from : « Lameness of the Horse » by John Victor Lacroix
  • Immobilization as for fracture is not necessary but, nevertheless, movement is to be restricted as much as possible.
  • Extract from : « Lameness of the Horse » by John Victor Lacroix
  • Infection would depend almost entirely upon the integrity of the first dressings and immobilization.
  • Extract from : « Gunshot Roentgenograms » by Clyde S. Ford
  • Because of the leverage afforded by the extremity, immobilization of the radius is difficult.
  • Extract from : « Lameness of the Horse » by John Victor Lacroix

Synonyms for immobilization

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