stasis

Stasis is defined as a state of balance or a lack of motion, or a stoppage of a flow.

(noun)

  1. An example of stasis is when there are no advancements in science during a period of time.
  2. An example of stasis is the act of stopping the bleeding.

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See stasis in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. stases

    1. a stoppage of the flow of some fluid in the body, as of blood
    2. reduced peristalsis of the intestines resulting in the retention of feces
  1. a state of equilibrium, balance, or stagnancy

Origin: ModL < Gr, a standing < histanai, to stand

See stasis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sta·ses (stāˈsēz, stăsˈēz)
  1. A condition of balance among various forces; motionlessness: “Language is a primary element of culture, and stasis in the arts is tantamount to death” (Charles Marsh).
  2. Pathology Stoppage of the normal flow of a body substance, as of blood through an artery or of intestinal contents through the bowels.

Origin:

Origin: Greek, stationariness; see stā- in Indo-European roots

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suffix
  1. Slowing; stoppage: bacteriostasis.
  2. Stable state: homeostasis.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek stasis, standstill; see stasis

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