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Chronic

/krˈɑnɪk/
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(adj) Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.

I have a chronic pain here.
My conjunctivitis is chronic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient suffers from ____ back pain that requires daily medical treatment.

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