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Tuberculosis of the lungs makes us ill over the years, resulting in weight loss and continuous tiredness. Hence, tuberculosis is a ________ disease.


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Chronic

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Acute

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Simple

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Dietary

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Solution

The correct option is A

Chronic


A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects. The term chronic is often applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months. Hence, tuberculosis is a chronic disease.


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