Synonym: drawn-out, elongated, extended, lengthened, lengthy, protracted. Similar words: prolong, no longer, so long, longer, so long as, any longer, longevity, prologue. Meaning: [prə'lɔŋd /-lɒŋd] adj. 1. relatively long in duration; tediously protracted 2. drawn out or made longer spatially 3. (of illness) developing slowly or of long duration.
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151. Muscle cramps, kidney and even heart failure are the physical results of prolonged bulimia.
152. The practical consequence has previously been that prolonged autoradiographic techniques were required.
153. Crohn's disease causes chronic gastrointestinal symptoms which may require prolonged medication and surgical intervention.
154. The ticket home, how-ever[sentencedict.com], was normally reserved for people who received serious injuries that required prolonged care.
155. It does make sense that the lateral line would be adversely affected by prolonged exposure to unusually high voltage.
156. In the meantime more prolonged screening beyond 30 years will be required in a number of at risk individuals.
157. For any kind of prolonged activity, warm-bloodedness would have been a distinct advantage.
158. Prolonged high levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart rate tax the cardiovascular system.
159. It tends to be uneventful, its often prolonged sequence of steps suggesting enforcement by attrition.
160. This summer, the situation has been exacerbated by prolonged drought.
161. But its prolonged torpor only adds to the suspense now.
162. The Furus, after the recent prolonged disruption of their marioc supply, have lost their craving for the drug.
163. It would be surprising if prolonged periods of psychological morbidity are not reflected in declining physical health.
164. It prolonged the life of mice with leukaemia, and it produced dramatic remissions in some leukaemia patients.
165. This is commonly blamed on a prolonged drought during the amelioration of climate following the last glaciation.
166. The city was in ruins after a prolonged onslaught by enemy warplanes.
167. It was concluded from these studies that elimination diets induce a prolonged remission similar to that achieved by other methods of treatment.
168. Cold, as a rule, doesn't bother them but they will not tolerate prolonged wetness,[Sentencedict.com ] particularly during the winter.
169. Prolonged contact with some one who has scabies is the most likely method of transmission.
170. Visits will be made to a small number of contrasting forces for a fairly prolonged period.
171. In either case United Kingdom-linked companies are best avoided, as prolonged recession would result in more company failures and dividend cuts.
172. Prolonged staring with wide-open eyes has a special significance for the cat.
173. Thirdly, more prolonged treatment might have shown a late effect.
174. For Chelsea, then, a prolonged period of silence from their coach would be most welcome.
175. Truculently she pushed her hands through the glossy waves and then froze, suddenly aware of Lucenzo's prolonged intake of breath.
176. The study shows that disasters affected local communities and peak several months after prolonged social instability.
177. Thus we are in for a prolonged battle to win over public opinion.
178. Studies show that prolonged exposure to maternal depression can result in childhood mood disorders.
179. Their ascent, by an intricate route on the south-east flank, came only after prolonged and persistent effort.
180. It also, vitally, causes the moment of sensation to be prolonged.
More similar words: prolong, no longer, so long, longer, so long as, any longer, longevity, prologue, winged, long., long, along, colon, deranged, oblong, for long, not long, long for, belong, colony, challenged, estranged, get along, furlong, long ago, go along, all along, lifelong, long-haul, long-term.