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Decompensation - Definition and Overview

In physiology, decompensation is the failure of the heart to maintain adequate blood circulation, marked by labored breathing, engorged blood vessels, and edema. In psychology, The inability to maintain defense mechanisms in response to stress, resulting in personality disturbance or psychological imbalance.

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