noun
fixation
The act of stabilizing something so it remains in place or condition.
The surgeon uses screws for firm fixation of the bone.
Etymology
The Latin root means to fasten. Fixation names the process that secures something, either in a physical position or in a stable condition.
More examples
- Proper fixation preserves the tissue for examination under a microscope.
- An external frame provides fixation while the broken leg heals.
- Secure fixation prevents the implant from shifting.
Forms
Similar words
- fastening
- Emphasizes attaching things together rather than preserving their condition.
- stabilization
- Emphasizes making something steady, not necessarily holding it immobile.
- preservation
- Emphasizes maintaining condition rather than preventing physical movement.