Remission/rɪˈmɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Pause Remission in medical context means symptoms are paused, not cured. The patient's symptoms are in remission, but regular checkups are needed. Pro Tip 2/3Potential Relapse Diseases in remission might return, so the term suggests cautious optimism. Her cancer is in remission, yet she's aware it could recur. Pro Tip 3/3Medical Uncertainty Remission indicates a phase where the disease's outcome isn't certain. The disease went into remission—future prognosis is uncertain.