decompensation
- noun
- /ˌdiːˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃən/
- Specialized
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decompensación
- What would be considered regression or decompensation in the medical model is instead an opportunity to learn or to regroup (Deegan, 1988; Russinova, 1999).
- psychiatric decompensation
But generally when we see that when we have a shooting spree, we see some level of decompensation in the shooter, in his skills and his planning.
- But generally when we see that when we have a shooting spree, we see some level of decompensation in the shooter, in his skills and his planning.
- And that led to Marilyn's decompensation and ultimate death, which he and Bobby probably had a hand in.
Examples
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And that led to Marilyn's decompensation and ultimate death, which he and Bobby probably had a hand in.
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We hypothesized that clients who experienced problems not related directly to psychiatric decompensation, such as unstable housing or substance abuse, would be more likely to return to jail than other clients.
Academic text (1995) -
More importantly, patients in most need of therapy (those with hepatic decompensation) are at greatest risk of life-threatening complications.
Academic text (1994) -
After the stressful week, her mental health showed signs of decompensation, making it difficult for her to focus on daily tasks.
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The doctor explained that an episode of decompensation might occur if the patient continued to neglect their treatment plan.
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His recent emotional decompensation was evident, as he struggled to cope with the pressures of work and personal relationships.
Synonyms
120
3.9
A sudden collapse of mental health that stops someone from functioning normally
1
8.7
A sudden physical or mental collapse that happens from extreme tiredness
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8.1
A serious loss of strength and energy that makes someone weak
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8.2
Weakness in the body that follows illness or old age
How Functional
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3.5
264
3.0
43
5.9
- Specialized
- Informal
120
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
decompensation = compensation (semi-transparent) = de + compensation
Formally 'de-' indicates reversal of 'compensation', but the clinical sense (loss of physiological compensation) is specialized and may not be inferable to general learners.
Etymology
Decompensation comes from de- meaning 'undo' and compensate meaning 'to make up for' or 'to balance', the same root as compensation. So decompensation is when the body or mind can no longer 'balance' or 'make up for' problems and normal function fails.