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Immobilize
Im-mob′i-lize
,Verb.
T.
[Pref.
im-
in + mobilize
; cf. f. immobiliser
.] To make immovable; in surgery, to make immovable (a naturally mobile part, as a joint) by the use of splints, or stiffened bandages.
Definition 2024
immobilize
immobilize
English
Alternative forms
Verb
immobilize (third-person singular simple present immobilizes, present participle immobilizing, simple past and past participle immobilized)
- To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.
- It is best to immobilize the injury until a doctor can examine it.
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Translations
render motionless
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