Medical Dictionary
inveterate
adj in·vet·er·ate \in-ˈvet-ə-rət, -ˈve-trət\
Medical Definition of INVETERATE
1
: marked by long duration or frequent recurrence <inveterate bursitis>
2
: confirmed in a habit : habitual 2 <an inveterate smoker>
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