stasis

stasis definition - medical

sta·sis (stāˈsĭs, stăsˈĭs)

noun pl. sta·ses (stāˈsēz, stăsˈēz)
Stoppage of the normal flow of a body substance, as of blood through an artery or of intestinal contents through the bowels.

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