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permanent illness

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈɪlnəs/]
nounpl: permanent illnesses
doença permanente
1. A chronic or long-term medical condition that persists indefinitely and is not expected to be cured
She has been living with a permanent illness for over a decade.
Ela tem vivido com uma doença permanente por mais de uma década.
2. A disability or health condition that requires ongoing medical management and treatment
The permanent illness affected his ability to work full-time.
A doença permanente afetou sua capacidade de trabalhar em tempo integral.
Synonyms
chronic illnesslong-term illnesschronic diseaseincurable illness
Antonyms
temporary illnessacute illnesscurable disease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doença permanente / doença crônica
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
doença permanente / condição de saúde crônica
Medical professionals often use 'condição de saúde crônica'
Portugal
doença permanente / doença crónica
Portuguese spelling uses 'crónica' instead of 'crônica'

Related Idioms & Phrases

living with a permanent illness
managing a chronic condition
battling a permanent illness
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