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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Those scientists form critical bridges between the U.S. and other countries, allowing for the exchange of information on new and emerging threats as well as policies that promote health and prevent chronic diseases.
—Alice Park, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
The chronic disease management app attracted $14 million in Series B funding last year.
—Andrew King, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
They are loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which protect against a variety of chronic diseases.
—Quora, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
As with other chronic diseases that worsen over time, the earlier PD is diagnosed, the earlier it can be treated, ideally slowing its progression.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
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Alice Park, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
The chronic disease management app attracted $14 million in Series B funding last year.
—Andrew King, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
They are loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which protect against a variety of chronic diseases.
—Quora, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
As with other chronic diseases that worsen over time, the earlier PD is diagnosed, the earlier it can be treated, ideally slowing its progression.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 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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