chronic
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ɪk adjective
1.
constant; habitual; inveterate: a chronic liar.
2.
continuing a long time or recurring frequently: a chronic state of civil war.
3.
having long had a disease, habit, weakness, or the like: a chronic invalid.
4.
(of a disease) having long duration ( opposed to acute ).
noun
5.
Slang. cronic.
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chronic (ˈkrɒnɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | continuing for a long time; constantly recurring |
| 2. | Compare acute (of a disease) developing slowly, or of long duration |
| 3. | inveterate; habitual: a chronic smoker |
| 4. | informal |
| a. very bad: the play was chronic | |
| b. very serious: he left her in a chronic condition | |
| [C15: from Latin chronicus relating to time, from Greek khronikos, from khronos time] | |
| 'chronically | |
| —adv | |
| chronicity | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
chronic
c.1600 (earlier form was chronical, 1520s), from O.Fr. chronique, from L. chronicus, from Gk. khronikos "of time," from khronos "time." Vague disapproving sense is from association with diseases (a connection found since c.1600).
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Medical Dictionary
chronic chron·ic (krŏn'ĭk)
adj.
Of long duration. Used of a disease of slow progress and long continuance.
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Science Dictionary
| chronic (krŏn'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to an illness or medical condition that is characterized by long duration or frequent recurrence. Diabetes and hypertension are chronic diseases. Compare acute. |
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Slang Dictionary
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
Chronic or recurrent acute sinusitis can be a lifelong condition.
Relaxation and stress-reduction techniques can help manage chronic pain and fatigue.
Sophisticated brain-imaging studies suggest new ways to treat chronic pain.
Chronic pain is more emotionally fraught than short-lived pain.
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