decompensation
The inability of a diseased or weakened organic system or organ to compensate for its…The inability of a diseased or weakened organic system or organ to compensate for its deficiency, resulting in functional deterioration.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The inability of a diseased or weakened organic system or organ to compensate for its deficiency, resulting in functional deterioration.
(countable, uncountable)The deterioration of cognitive or emotional functionality in a person who is distressed or who suffers from a psychological disorder.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: decompensations| Singular | decompensation |
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Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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