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chronic

/krɒnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does chronic mean?

adjective

Continuing or lasting for a long time; persistent. Often used to describe a medical condition that persists over a long period of time.

Example

"The chronic pain in her back made it difficult for her to sleep at night."

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