decompensations

/diˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃənz/
noun
  1. Plural of decompensation; multiple instances of system or organ failure under stress.
    • Repeated decompensations can lead to permanent organ damage.
    • The doctor noted two separate decompensations during the year.
    • The study recorded several decompensations in patients with chronic heart disease.
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