chronic disease
noun
plural chronic diseases
: a disease (such as asthma, coronary heart disease, or diabetes) that continues or occurs again and again for a long time : a medical condition of prolonged duration
… childhood obesity that too often leads to chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.—
Akiba Solomon
Akiba SolomonMost oncologists are reluctant to use the word "cure," and tend to speak of cancer as a chronic disease. The goal of treatment is remission, a state in which the cancer can't be detected.—Sallie Tisdale
Sallie TisdaleMore than 2,200 local doctors had voluntarily provided free care to uninsured patients, including surgery, chemotherapy and chronic disease management.—The Dallas Morning News
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Danette Leighton, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Pumpkin is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support immunity, eye and skin health, and may help prevent chronic diseases.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
The analysis shows that aligning incentives toward prevention, early detection, and healthier lifestyles could lower employer premiums by $7,000 per person per year and help reduce chronic disease rates.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The phrase’s evolution comes courtesy of an approach to chronic diseases called Food Is Medicine (FIM).
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
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chronic disease
noun
: a disease (such as asthma, coronary heart disease, or diabetes) that continues or occurs again and again for a long time : a medical condition of prolonged duration
Millions suffer from debilitating chronic disease caused by smoking. It is a major risk factor in cardiovascular disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema …—Phil Gunby, The Journal of the American Medical Association
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