remission
Example Sentences
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The research shows that prediabetes can go into remission -- meaning blood sugar levels return to normal -- even in the absence of weight loss.
From Science Daily
Two of those patients experienced complete remission, meaning their cancers disappeared entirely.
From Science Daily
Jonas went into remission that April and immediately dove into his creative process, setting “Restart” alongside a previously developed piece titled “Mind Cry.”
From Los Angeles Times
Reese has spent the past 15 years in and out of remission with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which often fatigues him, he said.
"It's not a cure, but because I got a good remission, that hopefully means that I'll keep the cancer at bay for a good long time."
From BBC
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