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de·com·pen·sate
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decompensateverb
To deteriorate in function due to an inability to invoke normal defensive mechanisms that compensate for ailments and other stresses.
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decompensate
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.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of decompensate in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of decompensate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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