stasis

[Greek stasis =a placing, a setting, a standing.) [STATIC.] Pathol.: Stagnation of the blood or other fluid in a ve el of the body, from the ce ation or slowne of its movement. stă -fürt-ite, subst. [After Sta furt. Pru ia, where found; suff. -ite ( Min.).] Min.: Named in the belief that it was a hydrous boracite (q. v.), but since shown to contain chloride of magnesia, which is very deliquescent. Isa mas sive boracite. *stāt-al, a . [Eng. stat (e): -al.] Of or relating to a state, as distinguished from the general government.