chronic disease

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001734",
  "term": "chronic disease",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A disease or condition that usually lasts for 3 months or longer and may get worse over time. Chronic diseases tend to occur in older adults and can usually be controlled but not cured. The most common types of chronic disease are cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/chronic-disease/"
}