chronic

Example Sentences

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As the population grows older and diabetes becomes more common, chronic wounds are affecting more people than ever.

From Science Daily

But the teenager says her "future is on hold" after being diagnosed with a rare chronic illness that leaves her unable to sit up.

From BBC

The former carer and assistant social worker had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease meaning she sometimes needed to use oxygen tanks.

From BBC

The new findings, she said, provide clues to address chronic itch conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest that addressing chronic infection and inflammation could open the door to new treatment strategies, including early antibiotic use and therapies designed to reduce inflammation.

From Science Daily