Definition

A period during which symptoms of a disease decrease or disappear, or a reduction in the severity of something.

Example

After months of treatment, the patient experienced a remission of her symptoms.

Conversation

I just heard that my friend's cancer is in remission now!

That's amazing news! I'm so happy for them.

Yeah, I can't believe how well they're doing after all that treatment.

It really shows how strong they are; remission is such a relief.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remission → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mittere" (meaning to send). The word "remission" refers to the act of sending back or lessening, often used in the context of a reduction in severity or intensity, such as in medical terms for diseases.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sending back' ('mittere') something 'again' ('re-') — that's why remission means a lessening or reduction, like in the context of a disease.

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