1. Inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces
   "The peace talks reached a stasis, with neither side willing to compromise"
    
2. An abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped
   "The patient's leg swelling was caused by venous stasis"

1. The internal state security force of former East Germany (GDR)

Derived forms: stases

Type of: inaction, inactiveness, inactivity, pathology

Encyclopedia: Stasis, Michael