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Remission

Remission

Remission refers to periods of time when a person with a long-lasting illness does not have symptoms. During a remission, a person returns to his or her usual state of health.

Author: Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS		 Last Updated: May 25, 2007
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
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