immobilization

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noun

im·​mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion

variants also British immobilisation

im-ˌō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

: the act of immobilizing or state of being immobilized: as

a

: quiet rest in bed for a prolonged period used in the treatment of disease (as tuberculosis)

b

: fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part usually to promote healing in normal structural relation

immobilize

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transitive verb

im·​mo·​bi·​lize

variants also British immobilise

im-ˈō-bə-ˌlīz 

immobilized also British immobilised; immobilizing also British immobilising

: to make immobile

especially : to fix (as a body part) so as to reduce or eliminate motion usually by means of a cast or splint, by strapping, or by strict bed rest

immobilizing a fractured bone by a cast and continuous traction

immobilize an injury

immobilize all patients with a suspected neck or spine injury