prolonged

n the absence of fibrinogen in the plasma leading to prolonged bleeding

n how long something has existed n an era of history having some distinctive feature n a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises n a prolonged period of time n a late time of life v begin to seem older

prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite

n a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem