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decompensation.

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

14 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

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

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English compensation English decompensation From de- + compensation.

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