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chronic
[ kron-ik ]
adjective
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 ( acute ).
noun
- Slang. cronic ( def ).
chronic
/ krɒˈnɪsɪtɪ; ˈkrɒnɪk /
adjective
- continuing for a long time; constantly recurring
- (of a disease) developing slowly, or of long duration Compare acute
- inveterate; habitual
a chronic smoker
- informal.
- very bad
the play was chronic
- very serious
he left her in a chronic condition
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
Derived Forms
- chronicity, noun
- ˈchronically, adverb
Other Words From
- chron·i·cal·ly adverb
- chro·nic·i·ty [kro-, nis, -i-tee], noun
- non·chron·ic adjective
- non·chron·i·cal adjective
- sub·chron·ic adjective
- sub·chron·i·cal adjective
- un·chron·ic adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of chronic1
Example Sentences
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.
It’s also providing most insulin and medications for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to members without any copayment to help ensure compliance.
It was the idea of using vaccines to treat chronic diseases.
They also develop heart disease and a host of other chronic conditions at higher rates.
That 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.
She insists, however, that she considers herself separate from victims of chronic abuse.
Underneath my chronic prickliness and assholishness I am always, always thankful.
And underneath my chronic prickliness and assholishness I am always, always thankful.
And, from the south, chronic wasting disease is poised to decimate the elk herds.
The procedure offered little relief: Chronic pain and infections plagued her.
It is thinner than that of chronic bronchitis, and upon standing separates into three layers of pus, mucus, and frothy serum.
In the early stages of chronic nephritis, when diagnosis is difficult, it is usually normal.
It is low in chronic interstitial nephritis, diabetes insipidus, and many functional nervous disorders.
In acute and chronic parenchymatous nephritis the quantity is usually very large.
In chronic interstitial nephritis it is small—frequently no more than a trace.
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