chronicity
noun
chro·nic·i·ty
krä-ˈni-sə-tē 
krō-
plural chronicities
: the quality or state of being chronic
pain chronicity
The chronicity of neurodegenerative diseases allows the brain to engage compensatory mechanisms …—
Jorge J. Palop et al.
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Due to the seriousness and chronicity of diabetes, scientists have launched an extensive and ongoing investigation into the potential role of supplements, like omega-3 fatty acids, in both preventing diabetes and serving as an adjunct to traditional diabetes medications.
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My father’s diseases aren’t just marked by chronicity but also unpredictability.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2026
My father’s diseases aren’t just marked by chronicity but also unpredictability.
—Sabrina Qiao, refinery29.com, 23 Nov. 2021
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“Chronicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronicity. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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chronicity
noun
chro·nic·i·ty
krä-ˈnis-ə-tē
krō-
plural chronicities
: the quality or state of being chronic
pain chronicity
A notable feature of HCV [=hepatitis C virus] infection is its tendency towards chronicity: ~70% of acute infections become persistent, and chronic cases are often associated with serious liver disease …—Francis V. Chisari, Nature
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