1) Immobilisation 2) Immobilizing 1) Immobilisation 2) Preservation 3) Saving 
[soil science] Immobilization (or demineralisation) in soil science is the conversion of inorganic compounds to organic compounds by micro-organisms or plants, by which it is prevented from being accessible to plants. Immobilization is the opposite of mineralization. == See also == ...
the act of rendering immovable, as by a cast or splint.
The act of rendering whole or part of the body immobile, whether accidental or deliberate. This also refers to the state of immobility. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(ĭ-mo″bĭ-lĭ-za´shәn) the rendering of a part incapable of being moved.
A procedure where a veterinarian uses special drugs to anesthetize an animal so a closer look can be taken in a medical exam.
Type: Term Pronunciation: i-mo′bi-li-zā′shŭn Definitions: 1. The act of making immovable.
[n] - fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing 2. [n] - the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
immobilisation noun the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; `the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team`
The prevention of movement in order to allow healing to take place.