remission

noun

re·​mis·​sion ri-ˈmi-shən 

1

: the act or process of remitting

2

: a state or period during which something is remitted

Synonyms

• absolution
• amnesty
• forgiveness
• pardon
• remittal

Examples of remission in a Sentence

The patient is in remission.

a temporary remission of symptoms

He was given remission for good behavior.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, chia seeds are recommended during periods of remission due to their high protein, fiber, and omega-3 content. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024

Psoriasis is a chronic condition that can cause flares when symptoms worsen and periods of remission when symptoms subside.26 Insect Bites Bites from insects, including mosquitos, spiders, fleas, horseflies, black flies, mites, bed bugs, and fire ants, can cause a skin rash, itching, and swelling. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Sep. 2024

Talk therapy as well as antidepressants are the main treatments, but patients may not follow through with therapy, and less than a third report full remission of their symptoms from the medications, according to the FDA. —Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024

Medication therapy for Crohn's has two goals: To induce clinical remission (relief of symptoms and mucosal healing of the colon's lining) To prevent a relapse of the disease while in remission1 People with Crohn's disease often cycle through multiple therapies before finding an effective one. —Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English remissioun "release from obligation, forgiveness," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French remissiun, borrowed from Latin remissiōn-, remissiō "sending back, release, abatement, cancellation (of a debt)" (Late Latin, "forgiveness, as of sins"), from remittere "to send back, release, relax, waive (a debt, punishment)" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at remit entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing remission

• go into remission
• in remission

Kids Definition

remission

noun

re·​mis·​sion ri-ˈmish-ən 

1

: the act or process of remitting

2

: a state or period during which something is remitted

Medical Definition

remission

noun

re·​mis·​sion ri-ˈmish-ən 

: a state or period during which the symptoms of a disease are abated

cancer in remission after treatment

compare arrest, cure entry 1 sense 1, intermission

Legal Definition

remission

noun

re·​mis·​sion ri-ˈmi-shən 

: the act or process of remitting