Immobilization may refer to:

Chemistry

Enzyme immobilization An immobilized enzyme is an enzyme, with restricted mobility, attached to an inert, insoluble material—such as calcium alginate (produced by reacting a mixture of sodium alginate solution and enzyme solution with calcium chloride). This can provi ...

, a concept in organic chemistry *

Immobilization (soil science) Immobilization in soil science is the conversion of inorganic compounds to organic compounds by microorganisms or plants by which the compounds become inaccessible to plants. Immobilization is the opposite of mineralization. In immobilization, in ...

, the absorption of decomposed organic matter by micro-organisms *

Whole cell immobilization The immobilized whole cell system is an alternative to enzyme immobilization. Unlike enzyme immobilization, where the enzyme is attached to a solid support (such as calcium alginate or activated PVA or activated PEI), in immobilized whole cell syste ...

, a biochemistry method

Medicine

Bed rest Bed rest, also referred to as the rest-cure, is a medical treatment in which a person lies in bed for most of the time to try to cure an illness. Bed rest refers to voluntarily lying in bed as a treatment and not being confined to bed because of ...

, medical treatment in which a person lies in bed for most of the time to try to cure an illness *

Immobilization (healing) Immobilization may refer to: Chemistry * Enzyme immobilization, a concept in organic chemistry * Immobilization (soil science), the absorption of decomposed organic matter by micro-organisms * Whole cell immobilization, a biochemistry method Medi ...

, holding an injured joint or bone in place with a splint,

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, or brace to prevent movement while healing *

Muscle immobilization Paralysis (: paralyses; also known as plegia) is a loss of motor function in one or more muscles. Paralysis can also be accompanied by a loss of feeling (sensory loss) in the affected area if there is sensory damage. In the United States, ...

or paralysis, the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups *

Trauma immobilization A spinal board, is a patient handling device used primarily in pre-hospital trauma care. It is designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb injuries. They are most commonly used by ambulance staff, ...

with spinal board designed to provide rigid support during movement of a person with suspected spinal or limb injuries *

Sedentary lifestyle Sedentary lifestyle is a Lifestyle (social sciences), lifestyle type, in which one is physically inactive and does little or no physical movement and/or exercise. A person living a sedentary lifestyle is often sitting or lying down while enga ...

, voluntary immobility in which one is physically inactive

Other uses

Automobile immobilization An immobiliser or immobilizer is an electronic security device fitted to a motor vehicle that prevents the engine from being started unless the correct key (transponder or smart key) is present. This prevents the vehicle from being " hot wir ...

, for vehicle theft prevention * Economic immobilization, a concept in financial economics

Chemistry

Medicine

Other uses

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