慢性

【医】 chronicity

1. 石棉沉着病由长期吸收石棉微粒而引起的慢性，日趋严重的肺病
   A chronic, progressive lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos particles.
2. 酒精中毒由过量及习惯性饮酒而造成的一种慢性渐进的病理状况，主要影响神经及消化系统
   A chronic, progressive pathological condition, mainly affecting the nervous and digestive systems, caused by the excessive and habitual consumption of alcohol.
3. 病人由于慢性病或残疾引起无能力的人
   One who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or disability.
4. 我的哥哥患有慢性支气管炎。
   My brother has chronic bronchitis.