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n. Medicine Failure of the heart to maintain adequate blood circulation, marked by labored breathing, engorged blood vessels, and edema.

n. Psychology The inability to maintain defense mechanisms in response to stress, resulting in personality disturbance or psychological imbalance.

n. The inability of a diseased or weakened organic system or organ to compensate for its deficiency, resulting in functional deterioration.

n. The deterioration of cognitive or emotional functionality in a person who is distressed or who suffers from a psychological disorder.

n. Failing compensation of the heart in valvular disease.

"Fetal echocardiography is essential for monitoring the pump twin for signs of decompensation and possible intervention."

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