stasis

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(stā′sĭs, stas′ĭs)

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[Gr. stasis, standing (upright), posture, position, stoppage, arrest]
Stoppage of the normal flow of fluids, as of the blood or urine, or feces.
SYN: SEE: stagnation (2)

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(stā′sĭs, stas′ĭs)

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[Gr. stasis, standing (upright), posture, position, stoppage, arrest]
Stoppage of the normal flow of fluids, as of the blood or urine, or feces.
SYN: SEE: stagnation (2)

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