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restricted movement

[rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈmuːvmənt]
nounpl: restricted movements
movimento restrito
1. Limited ability to move freely; a constraint on physical mobility
The patient experienced restricted movement in her shoulder after surgery.
A paciente experimentou movimento restrito no ombro após a cirurgia.
2. Official limitations on travel or mobility imposed by authorities
The government imposed restricted movement during the lockdown.
O governo impôs movimento restrito durante o confinamento.
3. In medical contexts, reduced range of motion in joints or limbs
Restricted movement of the knee joint can indicate arthritis.
O movimento restrito da articulação do joelho pode indicar artrite.
Synonyms
limited mobilityimpaired movementmobility restrictionmovement limitationreduced range of motion
Antonyms
free movementunrestricted mobilityfull range of motionfreedom of movement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento restrito
Standard usage in medical and administrative contexts
Portugal
movimento limitado
Alternative phrasing commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese
São Paulo
restrição de movimento
Common in legal and official documents
General
limitação de mobilidade
More formal alternative in medical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

confined to bed
tied down
stuck in one place
unable to move freely
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