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| de·com·pen·sa·tion [ d kompən sáysh'n ] |
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1. worsening psychiatric condition: the deterioration of existing psychological defenses in a patient already exhibiting pathological behavior
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2. heart condition: the failure of the heart to maintain adequate circulation because of various stresses upon it
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