持病

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 持病(じびょう) means an illness someone has had for a long time or that recurs.
• Basic usage: It describes telling a doctor about a longstanding condition before an examination.
  • 持病について診察の前に医師へ伝えた。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A longstanding condition and medical history
  • 病歴(びょうれき) is a history of illnesses, including past ones. 持病 focuses on a particular condition that remains present or recurs.