remission

[US]/rɪˈmɪʃn/
[UK]/rɪˈmɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. relief, alleviation

Phrases & Collocations

cancer remission

clinical remission

partial remission

Example Sentences

This is his second remission from his illness.

the scheme allows for the partial remission of tuition fees.

the remission of a fever

He compounded with his creditors for a remission of what he owed.

The gold standard therapies include corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide as induction therapy and other agents such as azathioprine and methotrexate to maintain remission.

The patient's cancer is in remission.

She experienced a period of remission from her symptoms.

The doctor recommended a new treatment plan to maintain remission.

Remission rates vary depending on the type of cancer.

Regular check-ups are important to monitor remission.

The remission of his debt brought him relief.

The company granted a remission of fees for loyal customers.

Her positive attitude contributed to her remission.

The remission of his sins was a result of his repentance.

The remission of taxes helped stimulate economic growth.

Real-world Examples

I submit his disease's remission was less miracle and more professional courtesy.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

And I'm in remission from being lame.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

They talk instead of patients being in remission.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

In one study of 35 patients with a type of leukemia, 94 percent experienced a complete remission.

Source: VOA Special March 2016 Collection

They replied that they were determined to obtain the remission of the punishment of their three comrades.

Source: American Original Language Arts Volume 5

I thought she might even go into remission.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Since receiving the treatment, the woman has been in remission.

Source: VOA Special February 2022 Collection

This was after you gave him a complete remission diagnosis.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

David has been in remission from Castleman for more than six years.

Source: Reader's Digest Anthology

And in return for that work you would receive tuition remission which means you're not paying any tuition.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

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