A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n)
a) hereditary disease.
b) acute disease.
c) behavioral disease.
d) chronic disease.
A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time. The term chronic is often applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months.
