Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decompensation

noun

/ˌdiːkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The failure of a system or organ to maintain normal function, often due to increased stress or demands.

Examples

After several months of stress, he experienced decompensation in his mental health.
The patient’s decompensation led to hospitalization.
In cases of heart failure, decompensation can be a severe and life-threatening event.

Meaning

Decompensation refers to the process where a body system or organ can no longer function adequately, typically as a result of an underlying condition that has worsened.