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Definition of Remittent

1. Adjective. (of a disease) characterized by periods of diminished severity. "A remittent fever"

Definition of Remittent

1. a. Remitting; characterized by remission; having remissions.

Definition of Remittent

1. Adjective. (pathology) Of or pertaining to remission of the severity of symptoms ¹

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Definition of Remittent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Remittent

1. Remitting; characterised by remission; having remissions. Remittent fever, a fever in which the symptoms temporarily abate at regular intervals, but do not wholly cease. See Malarial fever, under Malaria. Origin: L. Remittens, p. Pr., cf. F. Remittent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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