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Remission


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Remission refers to periods of time when a person with a long-lasting illness does not have symptoms. During a remission, a person returns to his or her usual state of health.


Last Updated: May 13, 2008
Author:
Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Medical Review:
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine

Stanford M. Shoor, MD - Rheumatology


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