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IN REMISSION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does in remission mean? 

IN REMISSION (adjective)
  The adjective IN REMISSION has 1 sense:

1. having development checked or reversed

  Familiarity information: IN REMISSION used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


IN REMISSION (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having development checked or reversed

Synonyms:

arrested; in remission

Context example:

arrested tuberculosis

Similar:

inactive (not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly)


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