
Remission
Temporary Pause
Remission in medical context means symptoms are paused, not cured.

The patient's symptoms are in remission, but regular checkups are needed.
Potential Relapse
Diseases in remission might return, so the term suggests cautious optimism.

Her cancer is in remission, yet she's aware it could recur.
Medical Uncertainty
Remission indicates a phase where the disease's outcome isn't certain.

The disease went into remission—future prognosis is uncertain.
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AbateEaseImprovementMitigateReleaseReliefReprieveRespite
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