decompensation


de·com·pen·sa·tion

noun \(ˌ)dē-ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən, -pen-\

Definition of DECOMPENSATION

: loss of physiological compensation or psychological balance; especially : inability of the heart to maintain adequate circulation

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