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Stasis — refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of blood (or other body fluid such as lymph). A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the venous return (the return of venous blood… … Medical dictionary
Stasis dermatitis — A skin irritation on the lower legs generally related to circulatory problems. Stasis refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of blood (or other body fluid such as lymph). A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in… … Medical dictionary
Stasis ulcer — A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the venous return (the return of venous blood toward the heart) is poor. A common location for stasis ulcers is on the ankle. Stasis refers to … Medical dictionary
stasis syndrome — overgrowth of bacteria within the small intestine resulting from a variety of conditions causing stasis. The most common causes are disturbances to intestinal motility or decreased acid secretion; it may also be caused by structural abnormalities … Medical dictionary
Stasis — The term stasis may refer to * A state of stability, in which all forces are equal and opposing, therefore they cancel out each other. * Stasis (political history), as defined by Thucydides as a set of symptoms indicating an internal disturbance… … Wikipedia
-stasis — suffix denoting stoppage of a flow of liquid; stagnation. Example: haemostasis (of blood). * * * [Gr. “a standing stillâ€] a word termination indicating the maintenance of (or maintaining) a constant level; preventing increase or… … Medical dictionary
stasis cirrhosis — cirrhosis due to obstruction of the outflow of the hepatic vein, as in cardiac cirrhosis or Budd Chiari syndrome … Medical dictionary
stasis eczema — see under dermatitis … Medical dictionary
Dermatitis, stasis — A skin irritation on the lower legs, generally related to circulatory problems. Stasis refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of blood (or other body fluid such as lymph). A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in… … Medical dictionary
Ulcer, stasis — A stasis ulcer is an ulcer (a crater) that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the venous return (the return of venous blood toward the heart) is poor. A common location for stasis ulcers is on the ankle. Stasis refers to … Medical dictionary
