remission — the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty; a temporary or permanent decrease or subsidence of the symptoms of a disease
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty; a temporary or permanent decrease or subsidence of the symptoms of a disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 빚이나 벌금의 면제; 병의 증상이 일시적 또는 영구적으로 완화되거나 사라지는 상태
Korean pronunciation: 리**미**션
Example Sentences
- After six months of chemotherapy, the doctor announced that Sarah's leukemia was in complete remission.
- The king granted remission of all parking tickets as a birthday gift to his citizens.
- The developing countries received debt remission worth billions of dollars.
remission
NOUN//rɪˈmɪʃən//
the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty; a temporary or permanent decrease or subsidence of the symptoms of a disease
a smiling doctor shows positive test results to a relieved patient sitting on the examination table. The patient's face lights up with joy and hope as they receive the good news. The medical charts and equipment around them suggest ongoing treatment that has been successful. Before this moment, the patient appeared worried, but now their posture straightens with renewed energy. A nurse in the background celebrates quietly while organizing medical supplies. Family members visible through the doorway embrace each other with tears of happiness. the temporary or permanent decrease of disease symptoms and the relief that comes with medical improvement
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Origin
From Latin remissionem, meaning 'a sending back or letting go.' The concept evolved from literally 'sending away' to mean the retreat or forgiveness of disease, debt, or punishment.
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“After six months of chemotherapy, the doctor announced that Sarah's leukemia was in complete remission.”
“The king granted remission of all parking tickets as a birthday gift to his citizens.”
“The developing countries received debt remission worth billions of dollars.”
“My grandmother's arthritis pain has been in remission since she started doing yoga with dolphins.”
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