First Known Use: 1745
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stasis
noun sta·sis \ˈstā-səs, ˈsta-\
: a state or condition in which things do not change, move, or progress
plural sta·ses \ˈstā-ˌsēz, ˈsta-\
Full 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
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Origin of STASIS
New Latin, from Greek, act or condition of standing, stopping, from histasthai to stand — more at stand
Related to STASIS
- Synonyms
- counterpoise, equilibration, equilibrium, equipoise, poise, balance
- Antonyms
- disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance
Rhymes with STASIS
Medical Dictionary
stasis
noun sta·sis \ˈstā-səs, ˈstas-əs\
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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