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When a chronic disease becomes exacerbated it means it has gotten worse. This may warrant the medical staff calling in the family.
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If a chronic disease becomes exacerbated that means?
It goes.
What is meant by chronic liver disease?
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What does the medical term exacerbation mean?
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What is the difference between chronic and contagious?
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What is chronic nephritis?
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