chronic

3 definitions • 9 examples

(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time:

chronic condition The study looks at adults with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.

chronic disease His research showed that eating more plant-based foods helps you avoid chronic diseases.

chronic pain Exercise can be important in treating chronic pain.

chronic arthritis

a chronic invalid

chronic shortage There is a chronic shortage of teachers.

very bad:

The acting was chronic.

(esp. of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time:

Mr. George is resigning because of chronic heart disease.

There is a chronic shortage of teachers.