Definition of stasis
stases
play \ˈstā-ˌsēz, ˈsta-\1 : a slowing or stoppage of the normal flow of a bodily fluid or semifluid: such asa : slowing of the current of circulating bloodb : reduced motility of the intestines with retention of feces
2a : a state of static balance or equilibrium : stagnationb : a state or period of stability during which little or no evolutionary change in a lineage occurs
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Examples of stasis in a Sentence
The country is in economic stasis.
His art was characterized by bursts of creativity followed by long periods of stasis.
Recent Examples of stasis from the Web
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One of the keys to achieving this, says Storey, is identifying the one to two percent of cell functions that stay on to keep the body alive during stasis.
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And what could be more horrific than being plucked from prenatal stasis into a deafening chaos ahead of schedule?
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Origin and Etymology of stasis
New Latin, from Greek, act or condition of standing, stopping, from histasthai to stand — more at stand
-stasis
Definition of -stasis
-stases
1 : stoppage : slowing hemostasis bacteriostasis
2 : stable state homeostasis
Origin and Etymology of -stasis
New Latin, from Greek stasis
STASIS Defined for English Language Learners
stasis
playDefinition of stasis for English Language Learners
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: a state or condition in which things do not change, move, or progress
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of stasis
stases
\ˈstā-ˌsēz, ˈstas-ˌēz\play play: a slowing or stoppage of the normal flow of a bodily fluid or semifluid biliary stasis: asa: slowing of the current of circulating bloodb: reduced motility of the intestines with retention of feces
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