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chronic

[kron-ik] / ˈkrɒn ɪk /


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Jurisdictions that initially limit assisted suicide to terminal illness face pressure to expand access to chronic conditions or psychological suffering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Many have dealt with asthma and may face chronic health problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The first is coverage of day-to-day preventive care that includes medications to manage a chronic condition or quick visits to urgent care.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

IPF is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by irreversible scarring and stiffening of lung tissue.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

As the meeting ended, the chief guard said he wanted to talk about lice, a chronic problem in the camps.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden