biostasis
/ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/noun
A state of stasis or equilibrium in a biological or ecological system; especially a state in which an organism, while remaining viable, undergoes the suspension of growth or of all metabolic processes; suspended animation.
Origin
1950s. From bio- + stasis.
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