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immobilisation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | immobilization |
| Type of | preservation, saving |
| Derivation | immobilise |
immobilisation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | immobilization, immobilizing |
| Type of | restraint |
| Derivation | immobilise |
Examples of immobilisation
immobilisation
Simultaneous microscale optical manipulation, fabrication and immobilisation in aqueous media.
From the sciencedaily.com
The problem with immobilisation is that it can lead to pain, stiffness, weakness and swelling in the ankle.
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Spencer Abraham, the US Energy Secretary, argues that ditching immobilisation will save nearly $2 billion.
From the newscientist.com
Immobilisation is facing technical problems, he argues, but there are also potential pitfalls in regulating MOX fuel.
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Nod factor labelling and Nod factor immobilisation facilitated this, following application of chemoselective chemistry.
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Apparently this causes immobilisation, muscle atrophy and poor circulation, all of which prolongs and impedes rehabilitation.
From the scienceblogs.com
But remote immobilisation technology could soon start to trickle down to ordinary cars, and should be available in the UK in two months.
From the newscientist.com
Inherited diseases, such as osteogenesis imperfecta, and acquired chronic diseases that cause immobilisation or malnutrition can result in low peak bone mass.
From the nature.com
He says that the process of sperm immobilisation, where the sperm tail is mashed prior to injection, disrupts the cell membrane and results in the acrosome bursting.
From the newscientist.com
- Immobilization: fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"
- (immobilise) immobilize: hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
- (immobilise) trap: to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
- (immobilise) freeze: prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
- Immobilisation is the process by which available inorganic forms of nitrogen are returned to the organic form and in so doing become unavailable again. ...
- Equipment of techniques designed to reduce patient movement.
- Attachment of enzymes or microbes to a substance to hold them in place
