Slowing down or cessation of flow.
Static, atonic, unable to resolve or initiate change, resulting in lympatic and venous stasis, congestion or stagnation...such as an intestinal blockage.
A term applied to stoppage of the ?ow of blood in the vessels or of the food materials down the intestinal canal.
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.
combining form denoting stoppage of a flow of liquid; stagnation. Example: haemostasis (of blood).
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