He lives positively despite having a severe disability.
This illness can become life-threatening if it becomes severe.
He was born with a severe disability.
Treatment was delayed, and the symptoms became severe.
If it's not addressed early, there's a risk the condition will worsen to a severe stage.
slight; mild; low-grade
Compound of 重 (heavy, severe) and 度 (degree, extent). The reading じゅうど follows standard on'yomi.