chronicity

noun

chro·​nic·​i·​ty krä-ˈni-sə-tē How to pronounce chronicity (audio)
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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My father’s diseases aren’t just marked by chronicity but also unpredictability. Sabrina Qiao, refinery29.com, 23 Nov. 2021

Word History

Etymology

chronic + -ity

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chronicity was in 1821

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“Chronicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronicity. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

chronicity

noun
chro·​nic·​i·​ty krä-ˈnis-ə-tē How to pronounce chronicity (audio)
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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