What does chronic mean?

Continuing for a long time, especially a medical condition Persisting or recurring over a long period

How is chronic pronounced?

UK /ˈkrɒnɪk/, US /ˈkrɑːnɪk/.

/ˈkrɒnɪk/ · /ˈkrɑːnɪk/

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慢性的

adj. Continuing for a long time, especially a medical condition

慢性的

adj. Persisting or recurring over a long period

长期存在的；反复发生的

Gentle swimming helps her manage her chronic back pain.

舒缓的游泳运动有助于她控制慢性背痛。

Chronic staff shortages can reduce the quality of healthcare and increase pressure on existing medical workers.

长期人员短缺会降低医疗服务质量，并增加现有医护人员的压力。

疾病语境中chronic指慢性，acute指急性。

What does chronic mean?: Continuing for a long time, especially a medical condition Persisting or recurring over a long period
How is chronic pronounced?: UK /ˈkrɒnɪk/, US /ˈkrɑːnɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.