Stasis Definition & Meaning

stasis
noun
  1. an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped
  2. inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces

"Stasis" in song lyrics

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  • "but they placed us in a miserable stasis"
    Aesop Rock f/ C-Rayz Walz — Bent Life
  • "venous stasis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "causes of venous stasis"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "stasis"

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