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Stasis

stasis
A word termination indicating the maintenance of (or maintaining) a constant level, preventing increase or multiplication.
Origin: Gr. = a standing still
An abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped.Inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces.Stability, remaining the same or to the norm.


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