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* Long-term stasis can be detrimental to life, as biological processes cannot generally be safely suspended indefinitely (S31 Novel: ''Abyss'') | * Long-term stasis can be detrimental to life, as biological processes cannot generally be safely suspended indefinitely (S31 Novel: ''Abyss'') | ||
** Maximum safe recorded stasis using [[Federation]] technology approximately one month (VOY: "One") | ** Maximum safe recorded stasis using [[Federation]] technology approximately one month (VOY: "One") | ||
* Can also prevent deterioration or decomposition following death (DS9 Novel: ''Mission Gamma: Cathedral'') | |||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine]] | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:57, 21 March 2019
- Process by which an individual is placed in a state of suspended animation to preserve life during otherwise life-threatening conditions through minimizing or halting cellular metabolic processes
- Long-term stasis can be detrimental to life, as biological processes cannot generally be safely suspended indefinitely (S31 Novel: Abyss)
- Maximum safe recorded stasis using Federation technology approximately one month (VOY: "One")
- Can also prevent deterioration or decomposition following death (DS9 Novel: Mission Gamma: Cathedral)