chronicity

American  

[kro-nis-i-tee] / krɒˈnɪs ɪ ti /

noun

1. the fact or quality of being long-lasting, as a disease, condition, or symptom.

   Psychological influences, such as stress, can significantly affect the severity and chronicity of the illness.

2. the fact or quality of being constant, habitual, or continually recurring.

   The chronicity of bullying is one of its more intriguing features.

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Etymology

Origin of chronicity

chronic ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

“An isolated thread of understanding does not diminish the pervasiveness and chronicity of psychotic symptoms.”

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2022

“The chronicity of the pandemic has taken a toll and depleted many parents’ coping reserves that will take time and patience to build up again.”

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2022

This chronicity of stress starts to make our minds really fearful and you wind up with constant anxiety.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2022

These have one element in common, that of chronicity, and are likewise the occasion of a progressive wasting of the body.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Expectancy seems to make it certain that the lesions will come and attention adds to their chronicity.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)