chronicity
noun [ U ] medical specialized uk/krəˈnɪs.ə.ti/ us/krəˈnɪs.ə.t̬i/
慢性，延久性
the fact that something such as pain or an illness is chronic (= continues for a long time)
Hypercalcemia can vary in severity and in chronicity. 高钙血症在严重程度和延久性上可能有所不同。
Treatment may depend on the chronicity of the pain. 治疗方案可能因疼痛的延久性而异。
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- Given the chronicity and severity of many children's behaviour problems and the costs to the individual, the family, and society, early intervention is important.
- There were differences between the patients studied in the severity or chronicity of their illness.
- She believes her healthcare insurance application was refused because of the chronicity of her pain.
- Her depression is very much related to her underlying physical illness and its chronicity.