venostasis

[vee-noh-stey-sis]

ve·no·sta·sis

[vee-noh-stey-sis]
noun
retardation or stoppage of blood flow through a vein.

Origin:
veno- + stasis
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So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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venostasis ve·nos·ta·sis (vē-nŏs'tə-sĭs, vē'nō-stā'sĭs)
n.
See phlebostasis.

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