stasis (redirected from Stasism)

stasis /sta·sis/ (sta´sis)

1. a stoppage or diminution of flow, as of blood or other body fluid.

2. a state of equilibrium among opposing forces.stat´ic

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intestinal stasis  impairment of the normal passage of intestinal contents, due to mechanical obstruction or to impaired intestinal motility.

urinary stasis  stoppage of the flow or discharge of urine, at any level of the urinary tract.

venous stasis  impairment or cessation of venous flow.

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sta·sis (stss, stss)

n. pl. sta·ses (stsz, stsz)

Stoppage of the normal flow of a body substance, as of blood through an artery or of intestinal contents through the bowels.

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stasis

a stoppage or diminution of flow, as of blood or other body fluid, or of intestinal contents.

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gastric stasis

reduced motility, without primary organic disease, leading to retention of gastric contents; may be a cause of vomiting. Can be caused by stress, trauma, ulcers, peritonitis and gastritis.

urine stasis

may be caused by abnormalities in structure or innervation of the urinary outflow tract that result in incomplete emptying of the bladder or pooling of urine in diverticula. Important in the etiology of cystitis.

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stasis A block in flow, usually of the peripheral circulation. See Venous stasis.