| decomposition |
The breakdown of remains of dead animals and plants by bacteria or fungus
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| decompensation |
Decompensation means simply that a process that was formally stable has become unstable leading to failure. For example, a person who develops lung disease will begin to breath deeper and more quickly. They then are said to have
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| decompensated cirrhosis |
Also referred to as "unstable cirrhosis." Decompensated cirrhosis consists of scarring over of the liver associated with symptoms of ascites, encephalopathy (confusion due to toxins normally cleared by the liver) or variceal bleeding (severe gastro-intestinal bleeding). Liver transplantation should be considered at this time.
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| decomposer |
those organisms (bacteria, fungi) which convert dead organic materials into inorganic materials; a plant or animal that feeds on dead materials and causes its mechanical or chemical breakdown.
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| decompression |
Process by which the full data content of a compressed file is restored.
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