chronic
constant; habitual; inveterate: a chronic liar.
continuing a long time or recurring frequently: a chronic state of civil war.
having long had a disease, habit, weakness, or the like: a chronic invalid.
(of a disease) having long duration (opposed to acute).
Slang. cronic.
Origin of chronic
1- Rarely chron·i·cal [kron-i-kuhl] /ˈkrɒn ɪ kəl/ .
Other words for chronic
Other words from chronic
- chron·i·cal·ly, adverb
- chro·nic·i·ty [kro-nis-i-tee], /krɒˈnɪs ɪ ti/, noun
- non·chron·ic, adjective
- non·chron·i·cal, adjective
- sub·chron·ic, adjective
- sub·chron·i·cal, adjective
- un·chron·ic, adjective
Words that may be confused with chronic
- acute, chronic
Words Nearby chronic
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How to use chronic in a sentence
Other research suggests that trained immunity could also contribute to chronic inflammation associated with age-related neurodegeneration, and with chronic liver disease, Type 2 diabetes and other diseases linked to the Western diet.
‘Trained Immunity’ Offers Hope in Fight Against Coronavirus | Esther Landhuis | September 14, 2020 | Quanta MagazineIt’s also providing most insulin and medications for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to members without any copayment to help ensure compliance.
Only three of 26 Obamacare-era nonprofit health insurance co-ops will soon remain | lbelanger225 | September 6, 2020 | FortuneIt was the idea of using vaccines to treat chronic diseases.
Why Covaxx thinks it has a COVID-19 vaccine game changer on its hands | Sy Mukherjee | August 27, 2020 | FortuneThey also develop heart disease and a host of other chronic conditions at higher rates.
Puberty may reboot the brain and behaviors | Esther Landhuis | August 27, 2020 | Science News For StudentsThat could, for example, involve monitoring an employee’s vital signs via their smartphone and setting them up with a virtual coach to help manage a chronic condition like diabetes or heart disease.
Alphabet’s Verily plans to use big data to help employers predict health insurance costs | Rachel Schallom | August 25, 2020 | Fortune
She insists, however, that she considers herself separate from victims of chronic abuse.
Janay Rice: Ravens Fed Me Apology Script | Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video | December 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnderneath my chronic prickliness and assholishness I am always, always thankful.
From Socially Isolated Nerd to Jeopardy! Bad Boy: A Thank You Note | Arthur Chu | November 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd underneath my chronic prickliness and assholishness I am always, always thankful.
From Socially Isolated Nerd to Jeopardy! Bad Boy: A Thank You Note | Arthur Chu | November 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd, from the south, chronic wasting disease is poised to decimate the elk herds.
The procedure offered little relief: chronic pain and infections plagued her.
Patients Screwed in Spine Surgery ‘Scam’ | The Center for Investigative Reporting | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is thinner than that of chronic bronchitis, and upon standing separates into three layers of pus, mucus, and frothy serum.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddIn the early stages of chronic nephritis, when diagnosis is difficult, it is usually normal.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddIt is low in chronic interstitial nephritis, diabetes insipidus, and many functional nervous disorders.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddIn acute and chronic parenchymatous nephritis the quantity is usually very large.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddIn chronic interstitial nephritis it is small—frequently no more than a trace.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
British Dictionary definitions for chronic
/ (ˈkrɒnɪk) /
continuing for a long time; constantly recurring
(of a disease) developing slowly, or of long duration: Compare acute (def. 7)
inveterate; habitual: a chronic smoker
informal
very bad: the play was chronic
very serious: he left her in a chronic condition
Origin of chronic
1Derived forms of chronic
- chronically, adverb
- chronicity (krɒˈnɪsɪtɪ), noun
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Scientific definitions for chronic
[ krŏn′ĭk ]
Relating to an illness or medical condition that is characterized by long duration or frequent recurrence. Diabetes and hypertension are chronic diseases. Compare acute.
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