# stabilization

/ˌsteɪbəɫəˈzeɪʃən/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stabilization
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the process of making something steady or keeping it from getting worse. In medicine, it means making a patient's condition safe and constant so they can be treated.

For teachers: the process of making something stable or preventing further deterioration. In a clinical context, refers to the management of a patient's vital signs and condition to ensure they are no longer in immediate danger.

## Examples

- The doctor focused on the stabilization of the patient's heart rate.
- After the accident, the paramedics worked on the stabilization of the victim's neck before moving them to the ambulance.
- Economic stabilization requires a delicate balance of fiscal policy and market confidence, much like medical stabilization requires constant monitoring of a patient's physiological responses to trauma.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the context of 'of' phrases, such as 'the stabilization of' a situation or condition.

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