(government) The inevitable tendency of bureaucratic organizations to perpetuate their established procedures, even if they are counterproductive or diametrically opposed to their set goals.

A situation in which firms/producers can only supply a fixed quantity, hence cannot increase, or decrease the available amount even if there are increases/decreases in price. (Elasticity of supply = 0)

(medicine, obstetrics) Weak or irregular uterine contractions during labor.

Nitrogen narcosis.