decompensation

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Synonyms: recompensation, compensation, decompensating, decompensations

Antonyms: recompensation, compensation, decompensating, decompensations

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|medicine}} The [[inability]] of a [[diseased]] or [[weakened]] organic system or organ to [[compensate]] for its [[deficiency]], resulting in functional [[deterioration]].
2. {{lb|en|psychology}} The deterioration of [[cognitive]] or [[emotional]] functionality in a person who is [[distress]]ed or who suffers from a psychological [[disorder]].

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