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Meaning of
chronic
in English
chronic
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Plural
chronics
Definitions
Adjective
continuing
over
a
long
time
;
persistent
The
company
has
been
dealing
with
chronic
financial
issues
.
slow
to
heal
or
prolonged
(
medical
context
)
Chronic
pain
management
is
a
challenging
task
for
doctors
.
suffering
from
a
prolonged
affliction
The
athlete
suffered
from
chronic
injuries
that
forced
her
to
retire
early
.
inveterate
or
habitual
(
behavior
,
condition
)
Smoking
is
a
chronic
habit
that
can
lead
to
serious
health
problems
.
Noun
a
long-lasting
medical
condition
;
persistent
(
and
possibly
worsening
)
The
patient
was
diagnosed
with
a
chronic
illness
that
required
ongoing
treatment
.
