Cessation of activity.
- atrial s. cessation of atrial contractions, marked by absence of atrial waves in the electrocardiogram. SYN: auricular s..
- sinus s. cessation of sinus node activity, marked by absence of normal P waves in the electrocardiogram.
- ventricular s. cessation of ventricular contractions, marked by absence of ventricular complexes in the electrocardiogram.
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stand·still 'stand-.stil n a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress: ARREST <cardiac \standstill>
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stand·still (standґstil) suspension of activity or movement.Medical dictionary. 2011.