Advanced Health & The Body

Chronic Illness

/ˈkrɒnɪk ˈɪlnəs/ phrase

Meaning

A health condition that lasts a long time, often for life, and usually cannot be completely cured.

हिंदी मेंएक स्वास्थ्य स्थिति जो लंबे समय तक, अक्सर जीवन भर बनी रहती है, और सामान्यतः पूरी तरह से ठीक नहीं होती।

Example Sentences

“Diabetes is a common chronic illness.”

मधुमेह एक आम पुरानी बीमारी है।

“Living with a chronic illness requires long-term planning.”

पुरानी बीमारी के साथ जीना दीर्घकालिक योजना की मांग करता है।

⚠ Common Mistake

In medical English "chronic" means long-lasting, not "severe" — a chronic illness can be mild but ongoing; "acute" is the word for sudden and severe.

Good to Know

Synonyms
long-term condition, ongoing illness
Antonyms
acute illness
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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