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The quality of something that has continued a long time or recurred frequently; Also: The quality of being constant, long-lasting, or habitual.

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  • And they said it ` s used for chronicity and not for the acute.
  • Understanding the chronicity and what to do about it is the issue.
  • Antonina and Jan had learned to live on seasonal time, not mere chronicity.
  • UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I think if it ` s been used over and over, you can see it in chronicity.
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