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   chronic

   /ˈkrɒnɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring: "chronic bronchitis" Similar persistentlong-standinglong-termconstantly recurringincurablerare:immedicableOpposite acute
   • ▪ (of a person) having a chronic illness: "a chronic asthmatic"
   • ▪ (of a problem) long-lasting: "the school suffers from chronic overcrowding" Similar constantcontinuingcontinualceaselessincessantunabatingunendingpersistentperenniallong-lastinglingeringdeep-rooteddeep-seatedineradicablesevereseriousacutegravedireOpposite temporarymild
   • ▪ (of a person) having a bad habit: "a chronic liar" Similar inveterateconfirmedhardeneddyed-in-the-woolincorrigiblehabitualcompulsivepathologicalOpposite occasional
   • 2. of a very poor quality: informal British "the film was absolutely chronic" Similar very badappallingawfuldreadfulterriblefrightfulatrocioushopelessabominablelaughablelamentableexecrableinformal:crummypatheticrottenuselesswoefullousyabysmaldiregodawfulthe pitsduffrubbishpantsa load of pantspoxyvulgar slang:crapshitchickenshitrare:egregiousOpposite goodexcellent

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French chronique, via Latin from Greek khronikos ‘of time’, from khronos ‘time’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. chronicity noun

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesChronic Pain: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment -...

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   Chronic pain is pain that lasts for over three months and can interfere with daily life. Learn about the types, causes, diagnosis and treatment options for chronic pain, and how it can affect your mental health.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishchronic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective chronic, which describes something that lasts for a long time or is very bad. Find out the difference between chronic and acute, and see synonyms and pronunciation tips.

4. wexnermedical.osu.edu › brain-spine-neuro › spine-diseasesChronic Back Pain | Ohio State Medical Center

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   Learn how to manage chronic back pain with minimally invasive treatments available from the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

5. odh.ohio.gov › wps › portalChronic Diseases & Conditions - Ohio Department of Health

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   Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and many cancers are among the most common, costly and preventable of all health problems in both the United States and Ohio. Chronic disease is associated with reduced quality of life, poor health outcomes, increased healthcare needs and higher healthcare costs.

6. helplinefaqs.nami.org › article › 59-i-live-with-chronic-painI live with chronic pain. Are there any support groups that can...

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   Feb 14, 2024 · We’re so very sorry to learn that the symptoms of your mental health conditions are worsened by your chronic pain. It’s not uncommon for people with chronic pain to have sleep disturbances, fatigue, trouble concentrating, decreased appetite, and mood changes.

7. wexnermedical.osu.edu › physical-therapy-rehabilitationRehabilitation Psychology | Ohio State Wexner Medical Center

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   Learn how to manage your chronic illness, chronic pain or disability with Rehabilitation Psychology Program here at Ohio State. Here is some info from Ohio State – improving lives through excellence in research, education and patient care.

8. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 31764092Chronic Pancreatitis: Managing a Difficult Disease - PubMed

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   Abstract. Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by progressive, irreversible morphologic and functional changes that are most commonly attributed to environmental insults, particularly when there is a genetic or anatomic predisposition.