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Stasis
Stasis refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of blood (or other body fluid such as lymph). A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the venous return (the return of venous blood toward the heart) is poor. A common location for stasis ulcers is on the ankle. "Stasis" is a Greek word meaning "the posture for standing" and is derived from the Greek "histemi" meaning "to make stand still."
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Stagnation of the blood or other fluids. [G. a standing still]
- intestinal s. SYN: enterostasis.
- papillary s. obsolete term for papilledema.
- pressure s. SYN: traumatic asphyxia.
- venous s. congestion and slowing of circulation in veins due to blockage by either obstruction or high pressure in the venous system, usually best seen in the feet and legs.

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sta·sis 'stā-səs, 'stas-əs n, pl sta·ses 'stā-.sēz, 'stas-.ēz 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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n.
stagnation or cessation of flow; for example, of blood or lymph whose flow is obstructed or of the intestinal contents when onward movement (peristalsis) is hindered.

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sta·sis (staґsis) [Gr. “a standing still”] 1. a stoppage or diminution of the flow of blood or other body fluid in any part. 2. a state of equilibrium among opposing forces.

Medical dictionary. 2011.