What does "decompensate" mean?

To deteriorate in function due to an inability to invoke normal defensive mechanisms that compensate for ailments and other stresses.

How do you pronounce "decompensate"?

Pronounced //diːˈkɒmpɛnseɪt//.

/diːˈkɒmpɛnseɪt/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To deteriorate in function due to an inability to invoke normal defensive mechanisms that compensate for ailments and other stresses.
"The infant whose heart is decompensating has a rapid pulse, rapid respirations, and respiratory distress."

"The infant whose heart is decompensating has a rapid pulse, rapid respirations, and respiratory distress."

From de- + compensate.