Continuing over a long period of time or recurring frequently. Used to describe a disease state of long duration.
Disease that is of long, slow duration marked by general debility, sometimes with interspersed acute episodes. The opposite of acute.
A disease or condition that persists or progresses over a long period of time.
Continuing over a long time or recurring frequently.
Chronic conditions often begin inconspicuously and symptoms are less pronounced than in acute conditions.
A disease or imbalance of long, slow duration, showing little overall change and characterized by periods of remission interspersed with acute episodes. The opposite of acute.
Diseases that are of long duration, either mild or acute.
Persisting tor a long lime, a stale showing no change or very slow change.
Term used to describe an illness that persists over a long period of time.
An illness which lasts for a long time, and usually without prospect of immediate change either for the better or the worse. It is contrasted with acute, which refers to having a short course, which often is relatively severe. “Chronic” is also used for the portion or portions of an illness, ordinarily in its later stages, in which symptoms are less severe and the patient may be at relatively low risk.
An illness or condition with slow development and long duration, and that persists over a long period of time.
Long-lasting; long-term; always present. In medicine, a chronic condition is one lasting 3 months or more.
Describing a disease of long duration involving very slow changes. Such a disease is often of gradual onset. The term does not imply anything about the severity of a disease.
Of long duration, not acute; a term often used to describe a disease that shows gradual worsening.
A disease or disorder that develops slowly and persists for a long period of time.
The term “chronic illness” is used to describe a condition or a collection of symptoms that persists for an extended period. It implies an ongoing disease process that may progressively deteriorate, even with treatment. Chronic disorders are often juxtaposed with acute disorders, which arise suddenly and have a short duration.
In the context of a chronic illness, symptoms typically exhibit minimal day-to-day variation, allowing the affected individual to engage in regular activities. Conversely, the term “acute” implies the sudden emergence of severe symptoms, such as high fever, intense pain, or breathlessness, accompanied by rapid changes in the person’s condition from one day to the next.
Individuals with a chronic disease may experience acute exacerbations, commonly referred to as flare-ups, which involve a sudden intensification of symptoms. Conversely, individuals who have endured a stroke or another acute illness may be left with lasting disabilities, but their condition is not considered chronic as it does not persist over an extended period.