chronic

/kɹˈɒnɪk/

/ˈkɹɑnɪk/

chronic

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

antonyms : acute

of long duration

synonyms : continuing

habitual

synonyms : inveterate

Examples

1. He talked to his doctor about his chronic pain.

2. After months of chronic pain, Jake decided to go under the knife and have his knee joint replaced.

3. John had been putting off seeing a doctor about his chronic back pain, but finally took his wife's advice and made an appointment.

4. 40% of anorexia are chronic.