1. To stop, check, or restrain.
2. A stoppage; interference with, or checking of, the regular course of a disease, a symptom, or the performance of a function.
3. Inhibition of a developmental process, usually at the ultimate stage of development; premature arrest may lead to a congenital abnormality.
Origin
[O. Fr. arester, fr. LL. adresto, to stop behind]
cardiac arrest
cardioplegic arrest
cardiopulmonary arrest
circulatory arrest
deep hypothermic arrest
epiphysial arrest
heart arrest
maturation arrest
sinus arrest