The broken bones were able to heal, thanks to the immobilization of her leg in a cast.
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Immobilization
Synonyms for "immobilization" (22 found)
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Related words (11)
Adjective(1 words)
short-term immobility
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4 entriesbone immobilizationbrace immobilizationcast immobilizationjoint immobilization
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5 entriesbone immobilizationcast immobilizationexternal immobilizationimmobilization periodjoint immobilization
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3 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Treatment of an acute occult dislocation of the ankle consists of immobilization in a snugly fitting plaster-of-paris cast, with little padding.
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We are also extracting DNA, both from blood collected during immobilizations and from hyena feces.
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