Decompensates

/ˌdiːˈkɒmpənseɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular: fails to maintain normal function.

Etymology

From decompensate + -s, the standard present tense ending for third person singular.

Kelly Says

Clinicians watch for signs that a patient decompensates—a sudden drop in oxygen levels or rising confusion can indicate the body's systems are shutting down.

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