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Medical Definition of Peristasis
1. Phases of inactivity of vasoconstriction in inflammation. Synonym: peristatic hyperaemia. Origin: peri-+ G. Stasis, a standing still (05 Mar 2000)
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1. Phases of inactivity of vasoconstriction in inflammation. Synonym: peristatic hyperaemia. Origin: peri-+ G. Stasis, a standing still (05 Mar 2000)