chronic

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The ban will not stop the use of taxis completely and there will be some exemptions for people with physical disabilities, chronic illnesses and pregnancy-related needs.

From BBC

While aging is unavoidable, it greatly increases the risk of many chronic illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily

For decades, he suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

From Los Angeles Times

Add in the Federal Aviation Administration’s chronic shortage of air-traffic controllers, and there is a set of challenges for airline-management teams.

From MarketWatch

In preclinical models, the researchers observed that chronic stress reduced Reelin levels in the intestines.

From Science Daily