A condition with slow onset and of long duration, even the lifetime of the patient, is known as a(n) ___________ condition.

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Chronic conditions are characterized by slow onset and long duration, often lasting for the lifetime of the patient. Acute conditions, on the other hand, have a rapid onset and a relatively short duration. Genetic and bacterial refer to the cause or nature of a condition, not its duration.

A Condition with Slow Onset and of Long Duration, Even