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