immobility

[ im-oh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality or condition of being immobile or irremovable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of immobility¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word immōbilitās. See im- ², mobility

Example Sentences

"If I’m being honest, I also didn’t want to admit to the depth of my disability. I had muscle spasms and immobility on my left side, and I tried to hide it," she said.

From Salon

For some people, muscle loss worsens, leading to falls, immobility, a loss of autonomy and a condition called sarcopenia2.

From Science Daily

Mrs Connor said that abuse was a "significant cause" for her immobility.

From BBC

"Ellen Mercer's death was caused by nitrous oxide abuse and immobility that led to the development of a pulmonary embolism," she said.

From BBC

Symptoms of this progressive neurological disease include memory loss, seizures and immobility.

From Science Daily

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