stasis
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sta·sis
noun \ˈstā-səs, ˈsta-\ plural sta·ses \ˈstā-ˌsēz, ˈsta-\
Definition of STASIS
1
: a slowing or stoppage of the normal flow of a bodily fluid or semifluid: as a : slowing of the current of circulating blood b : reduced motility of the intestines with retention of feces
2
a : a state of static balance or equilibrium : stagnation b : a state or period of stability during which little or no evolutionary change in a lineage occurs
See Examples of STASIS
- The country is in economic stasis.
- His art was characterized by bursts of creativity followed by long periods of stasis.
Origin of STASIS
New Latin, from Greek, act or condition of standing, stopping, from histasthai to stand — more at stand
First Known Use: 1745
Related to STASIS
- Synonyms
- counterpoise, equilibration, equilibrium, equipoise, poise, balance
- Antonyms
- disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance
Rhymes with STASIS
sta·sis
noun \ˈstā-səs, ˈstas-əs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural sta·ses \ˈstā-ˌsēz, ˈstas-ˌēz\
Medical Definition of STASIS
: a slowing or stoppage of the normal flow of a bodily fluid or semifluid <biliary stasis>: as a : slowing of the current of circulating blood b : reduced motility of the intestines with retention of feces
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