immobilisation

Noun immobilisation has 2 senses

• immobilisation(n = noun.act) immobilization - fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"
is a kind of preservation, saving
Derived form verb immobilise₂

• immobilisation(n = noun.act) immobilization, immobilizing - the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
is a kind of restraint
Derived form verb immobilise₆