chronic disease
noun
plural chronic diseases
: a disease (such as asthma, coronary heart disease, or diabetes) that continues or occurs again and again for a long time : a medical condition of prolonged duration
… childhood obesity that too often leads to chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.—
Akiba Solomon
Akiba SolomonMost oncologists are reluctant to use the word "cure," and tend to speak of cancer as a chronic disease. The goal of treatment is remission, a state in which the cancer can't be detected.—Sallie Tisdale
Sallie TisdaleMore than 2,200 local doctors had voluntarily provided free care to uninsured patients, including surgery, chemotherapy and chronic disease management.—The Dallas Morning News
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Outside light in the evening is also associated with obesity, chronic disease, and disrupted sleep.
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For decades, science has led the way in unraveling medical mysteries, from restoring sight to the blind to developing life-saving treatments for chronic diseases.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
Fish and nuts, sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which may protect against chronic diseases.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Studio 1847
For decades, science has led the way in unraveling medical mysteries, from restoring sight to the blind to developing life-saving treatments for chronic diseases.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
However, hormone fluctuations, chronic disease, and infections can cause hair thinning and loss.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
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chronic disease
noun
: a disease (such as asthma, coronary heart disease, or diabetes) that continues or occurs again and again for a long time : a medical condition of prolonged duration
Millions suffer from debilitating chronic disease caused by smoking. It is a major risk factor in cardiovascular disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema …—Phil Gunby, The Journal of the American Medical Association
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