What does “remission” mean?
remission
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"Remission" means a disease, especially a serious one like cancer, is getting much better or has almost or completely gone away. It doesn't always mean you're 100% cured, but the sickness is not active anymore.
So a doctor might say, "Great news — your cancer is in remission," meaning the signs of the disease have disappeared and things are looking really good. A family member might tell you, "My mom has been in remission for two years now," and you'd feel so happy for them because that means she's been doing well for a long time.
It can also mean a reduction in something bad, like pain or symptoms getting lighter, but the medical meaning — especially about serious illness going away — is by far the most common way people use it.
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