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Definitions for decompensation
ˌdi kɒm pənˈseɪ ʃənde·com·pen·sa·tion

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  1. decompensationnoun

    The inability of a diseased or weakened organic system or organ to compensate for its deficiency, resulting in functional deterioration.

  2. decompensationnoun

    The deterioration of cognitive or emotional functionality in a person who is distressed or who suffers from a psychological disorder.

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  1. Decompensation

    In medicine, decompensation is the functional deterioration of a structure or system that had been previously working with the help of compensation. Decompensation may occur due to fatigue, stress, illness, or old age. When a system is "compensated," it is able to function despite stressors or defects. Decompensation describes an inability to compensate for these deficiencies. It is a general term commonly used in medicine to describe a variety of situations.

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  1. Decompensation

    In medicine, decompensation is the functional deterioration of a previously working structure or system. Decompensation may occur due to fatigue, stress, illness, or old age. When a system is "compensated", it is able to function despite stressors or defects. Decompensation describes an inability to compensate for these deficiencies. It is a general term commonly used in medicine to describe a variety of situations.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of decompensation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of decompensation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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