in remission

phrase

of an illness
: in a stage during which symptoms are much less severe
Her cancer is in remission.

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Within weeks of receiving an injection of reprogrammed T-cells, Ludwig was in remission. — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 At Sunny Dancer’s center is Ivy (played by Bella Ramsey), a 17-year-old in remission who is, quite pointedly, not interested in being anyone’s idea of brave. — Riann Phillip, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 Three months after his diagnosis, Hank confirmed that his cancer was in remission. — Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026 Adults with cancers considered incurable a generation ago are in remission years after a single infusion. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in remission

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“In remission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20remission. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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