immobilises
Immobilises is a verb meaning to render something unable to move or to fix it in place. It can apply to people, animals, objects, or systems, and is commonly used in medical, engineering, and scientific contexts. The American English equivalent is immobilizes.
Etymology and variants: The word comes from the prefix im- (in, on) and the adjective mobile, ultimately
Medical use: In medicine, immobilisation stabilises an injured part to promote healing and reduce pain. Common
Industrial and biotechnological use: In industry and biochemistry, immobilisation refers to fixing enzymes, catalysts, or other
See also: immobilisation, immobilization, and related terminology in medicine, biochemistry, and engineering.