Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: (-stasis) Definition: The suffix (-stasis) refers to having a state of balance, stability or equilibrium. It also refers to a slowing or stoppage of motion or activity. Stasis can also mean to place or position.
Disproportionality is defi ned as the âoverrepresentationâ and âunder-representationâ of a particular. population or demographic group in special or gifted education programs relative to the presence of this. group in the overall student population (National Association for Bilingual Education, 2002).
Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is a common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. The cornea and lens bend (refract) incoming light rays so they focus in front of the retina.earsightedness, also known as myopia, is a common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. The cornea and lens bend (refract) incoming light rays so they focus in front of the retina.