No. 7,556 in Dutch
chronische
"Chronische" means "chronic" in English, referring to something persistent or long-lasting.
In a sentence
De patiënt lijdt aan chronische rugpijn.
The patient suffers from chronic back pain.
The word 'chronische' is used as an adjective describing the persistent nature of the back pain.
Chronische ziekten kunnen een aanzienlijke impact hebben op iemands leven.
Chronic illnesses can have a significant impact on someone's life.
Here, 'chronische' qualifies 'ziekten,' emphasizing that the illnesses are long-term.
Een chronische aandoening vereist vaak langdurige zorg.
A chronic condition often requires long-term care.
In this sentence, 'chronische' modifies 'aandoening,' stressing the continuous aspect of the condition.
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