remittent

adjective

re·mit·tent | \ri-ˈmi-tᵊnt

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Definition of remittent

of a disease

: marked by alternating periods of abatement and increase of symptoms remittent fever

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remittent

adjective

re·mit·tent | \ri-ˈmit-ᵊnt

\

Medical Definition of remittent

: marked by alternating periods of abatement and increase of symptoms remittent fever

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