Note
Using 持って いる suggests that the condition or disease is chronic, whereas かかって いる is neutral with respect to duration.
Breakdown of kanojo no sobo wa kokoro no byouki o motte imashita.
はwa
topic particle
のno
possessive case particle
をo
direct object particle
彼女kanojo
she
心kokoro
heart; spirit, mind, soul
持つmotsu
to carry; to hold; to take; to have
祖母sobo
grandmother
祖母 is a formal alternative for grandmother. You might encounter this word in written contexts or official documents. In most contexts it's advised to use お婆さん instead, as it sounds more friendly and respectful.
〜て いる〜te iru
grammar for indicating an ongoing state or action
病気byouki
sickness, illness, disease
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