| chronic pain |
ever-present pain
Ãâó: www.med.nyu.edu/fgpvascular/glossary.html
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| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases -- chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time.
Ãâó: www.sleepcompliance.com/html/glossary.htm
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| chronobiology |
the scientific study of biological rhythms and timing mechanisms, sleep-wake cycles, heart rate, hibernation cycles, and body temperature
Ãâó: www.sleepcompliance.com/html/glossary.htm
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| chronological age |
Years since germination of the ortet. Contrast to maturation state, which may vary with location in the tree as well as with ramet history.
Ãâó: www.fgcouncil.bc.ca/doc-glos.html
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| chronic |
The opposite of acute. Chronic means prolonged or slow to heal.
Ãâó: www.bauerfeind.co.uk/Glossary.html
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