SINCE 1828
remittent
adjective
re·mit·tent
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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
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Medical Definition of remittent
: marked by alternating periods of abatement and increase of symptoms
remittent fever
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