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 provid ...

, a concept in organic chemistry *

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

, 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

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 Me ...

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

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brace Brace(s) or bracing may refer to: Medical * Orthopaedic brace, a device used to restrict or assist body movement ** Back brace, a device limiting motion of the spine *** Milwaukee brace, a kind of back brace used in the treatment of spinal cur ...

to prevent movement while healing *

Muscle immobilization Paralysis (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, roughly 1 in 50 ...

, 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, ...

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

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

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 " ...

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

Chemistry

Medicine

Other uses

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