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Remission for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: rɪ'mɪʃən

What does Remission really mean?

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Remission is a word that we use to talk about a very important concept in the medical world. You see, when someone is sick, it means that there is something wrong with their body, and they may not be feeling well. Sometimes, people get really sick, and they are diagnosed with a disease, like cancer or diabetes. These diseases can make people feel very sick and can even be life-threatening.

Now, remission is a word that we use to describe a period of time when someone who was previously diagnosed with a disease starts to feel better. It's like the disease takes a break and stops causing problems for a little while. Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, and you're running so fast that you get tired and need to stop and rest for a little while. Well, in a similar way, the disease gets tired too and takes a break, giving your body a chance to get stronger and heal.

When someone is in remission, it means that the symptoms of their disease have stopped for a while, and they start to feel better. It's like they're on a vacation from being sick. But it's important to remember that remission doesn't mean the disease is gone forever. It just means that it's taking a break and might come back later. It's like when the sun goes behind a cloud, you know it's still there, but you can't see it at the moment.

Sometimes, people can be in remission for a short time, like a few weeks or months, while others can be in remission for a really long time, even years. It all depends on the type of disease and how well someone responds to treatment. But remission is a very positive sign because it means that the person's body is fighting the disease and getting better, even if it's just for a little while.

So, when we say someone is in remission, it's like telling them, "Hey, you've been working really hard to fight this disease, and now you're getting a break. Keep taking care of yourself, and let's hope that the disease stays away for as long as possible!" It's a time to celebrate and feel hopeful because it means that things are starting to look up.

I hope that helps you understand what remission means! Do you have any other questions?

Revised and Fact checked by David Williams on 2023-10-29 16:51:14

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  • When someone with cancer goes into remission, it means that the cancer is not growing anymore and their body is getting healthier.
  • If a person has a disease like diabetes and they keep their blood sugar levels under control, they may go into remission and not have any symptoms for a while.
  • Imagine you have a bad headache, but after taking some medicine, your pain goes away completely. That's similar to how a disease can go into remission.
  • If someone has a skin condition like eczema and it gets better after using a special cream, their eczema might be in remission and not bothering them for a period of time.
  • Sometimes when people have depression, they may have periods of time where they feel really happy and not sad at all. That's a type of remission for their depression.

Remission Synonyms

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Remission Hypernyms

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Remission Hyponyms

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Remission Holonyms

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Remission Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.