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Remission

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Remission in medical context means symptoms are paused, not cured. SlideThe patient's symptoms are in remission, but regular checkups are needed.
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Diseases in remission might return, so the term suggests cautious optimism. SlideHer cancer is in remission, yet she's aware it could recur.
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Remission indicates a phase where the disease's outcome isn't certain. SlideThe disease went into remission—future prognosis is uncertain.