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Chronic

Also called Long-term

General MedicineEssential

Describing a condition persisting over a long period, typically requiring ongoing monitoring and management, contrasted with acute.

Korean

만성

장기간에 걸쳐 지속되며 지속적인 모니터링과 관리가 필요한 상태를 나타내는 임상 용어; 급성과 대비됨.

French

Chronique

Qualifie une affection persistant sur une longue durée, nécessitant habituellement une surveillance et une prise en charge continues ; par opposition à aiguë.

Word parts

  • chron/oRoot(Greek) Time
  • -icSuffix(Greek) Pertaining to

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