Relating to or causing a failure to maintain normal function or balance.
From decompensation + -ory (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'relating to or serving to'). Creates an adjective describing something that causes or relates to decompensation.
Stress can have decompensatory effects on pre-existing conditions—a person with borderline kidney function might experience renal failure after severe emotional trauma or infection.
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