Chronic Definition
krŏnĭk
adjective
Lasting a long time or recurring often.
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Continuing indefinitely; perpetual; constant.
A chronic worry.
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Having had an ailment for a long time.
A chronic patient.
Webster's New World
By habit, custom, etc.; habitual; inveterate.
A chronic complainer.
Webster's New World
(medicine) Prolonged or slow to heal.
Chronic cough; chronic headache; chronic illness.
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noun
(medicine) A condition of extended duration, either continuous or marked by frequent recurrence. Sometimes implies a condition which worsens with each recurrence, though that is not inherent in the term.
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A chronic patient.
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(slang) Marijuana, typically of high quality.
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Origin of Chronic
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From chronical, from Old French chronique, from Latin chronicus, from Ancient Greek χρονικός (khronikos, “of time”), from χρόνος (khronos, “time”).
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French chronique from Latin chronicus from Greek khronikos of time from khronos time
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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