Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Initial Practice Exam

Which term means long standing, constant; opposite of acute?

Acute Chronic Benign Dyspnea

Correct Answer:

Chronic

Explanation:

In medical terminology, terms describing conditions focus on how long they last. Acute means something that comes on suddenly and is usually short in duration, while chronic describes a condition that is long-standing or ongoing. So the term that means long standing, constant and is opposite of acute is chronic. In veterinary examples, you might hear about chronic ear infections or chronic kidney disease, which persist over time rather than appearing abruptly. The other options don’t fit this duration idea: acute is about sudden onset, benign refers to non-harmful nature rather than duration, and dyspnea is a symptom (difficulty breathing) rather than a description of how long a condition lasts.

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