Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decompensated
Adjective
/ˌdiː.kəmˈpɛn.seɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Referring to a state where the body or a system is unable to compensate for a dysfunction or failing condition, leading to clinical deterioration.
Examples
- The patient was in a decompensated state, struggling to breathe.
- Decompensated heart failure can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.
Meaning
Decompensated describes the failure of an organ or system in the body to maintain normal function due to an underlying disease or condition.
Synonyms
- Uncompensated
- Declined
- Failed
