IMMOBILIZING

immobilization, immobilisation, immobilizing

(noun) the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; “the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

immobilizing

present participle of immobilize

Source: Wiktionary


IMMOBILIZE

Im*mob"i*lize, v. t. Etym: [Pref. im- in + mobilize; cf. f. immobiliser.]

Definition: To make immovable; in surgery, to make immovable (a naturally mobile part, as a joint) by the use of splints, or stiffened bandages.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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9 June 2025

HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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