venostasis

noun

ve·​nos·​ta·​sis vi-ˈnäs-tə-səs How to pronounce venostasis (audio)
plural venostases -ˌsēz How to pronounce venostasis (audio)
: an abnormal slowing or stoppage of the flow of blood in a vein

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“Venostasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/venostasis. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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