Definition of Chronic
Chronic
chron·ic
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(adjective)
long-lasting, persisting or continuing to occur repeatedly over a long period of time, typically used to describe a disease;
e.g. She suffered from chronic fatigue and could barely get out of bed.
(adjective)
experiencing a long-lasting or recurring medical condition, or habitually engaging in some negative activity;
e.g. She was a chronic stutterer she was younger. He used to be a chronic smoker before he decided to quit.
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