remittent
re·mit·tent
adj \ri-ˈmi-tənt\Definition of REMITTENT
of a disease
: marked by alternating periods of abatement and increase of symptoms <remittent fever>
Origin of REMITTENT
Latin remittent-, remittens, present participle of remittere
First Known Use: 1693
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