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catastrophic illness

/ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ˈɪlnəs/

翻译: 指严重、危及生命的疾病或医疗状况,需要重症治疗、长期住院或长期护理,常带来沉重的经济负担。

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/ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ˈɪlnəs/C1formalmedical
  • zh指严重、危及生命的疾病或医疗状况,需要重症治疗、长期住院或长期护理,常带来沉重的经济负担。

A severe, life-threatening disease or medical condition that requires extensive treatment, prolonged hospitalization, or long-term care, often leading to significant financial burden.

  1. Severe, life-threatening diseaseB2formal

    A serious medical condition that requires extensive treatment, often leading to significant financial burden or long-term disability.

    zh灾难性疾病

    • The family struggled to pay for the treatment of his catastrophic illness.
    • Cancer is often considered a catastrophic illness due to its high costs.
    • Insurance policies sometimes have special coverage for catastrophic illnesses.