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Meaning of chronic condition | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A persistent medical condition, usually with long-term effects.

Equivalents

Français maladie chronique
日本語 持病
한국어 지병

Examples

“Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects children under the age of 16[…]. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis impacts the larger joints of the body and is a chronic condition.”
“In it, the company found 18% of Dashers said they have “a disability or other chronic condition”—which, DoorDash said, is four times greater than the mainstream workforce.”
“The chronic condition affects around 8% to 13% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, but as many as 70% could be experiencing PCOS while undiagnosed.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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