chronic
Example Sentences
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Poor cardiometabolic health raises the risk of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily
It says infection at birth is the most common way of having a lifelong infection, with 90% of infected newborns becoming chronic carriers.
From BBC
Healthy individuals had more of these bacteria than people with conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
From Science Daily
For years, residents and students had repeatedly complained about acrid odors from the site, with many suffering chronic headaches and nosebleeds.
From Los Angeles Times
It was not long ago that England had a chronic lack of centres.
From BBC
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