| remission | <oncology> A complete or partial disappearance of the signs and symptoms of disease in response to treatment. The period during which a disease is under control. A remission, however, is not necessarily a cure. Origin: L. Remissio (14 May 1997) |
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| remission induction | The initial course of treatment given to patients on admission to hospital to remove all clinically detectable cancer. (13 Nov 1997) |
| remission induction chemotherapy | The initial chemotherapy a patient receives to bring about a remission. (12 Dec 1998) |
| remission, spontaneous | A spontaneous diminution or abatement of the symptoms of a disease. (12 Dec 1998) |
| complete remission | <oncology> All symptoms and signs of disease are gone, although cancer cells may remain in the body. The patient does not feel any of the former symptoms and doctors cannot find clinical signs of the tumour. (05 Jan 1998) |
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