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remittent

(ri mit′'nt)

adjective

remitting; abating for a while or at intervals, and then returning, as a fever

Origin: L remittens, prp.

noun

a remittent fever

Related Forms:

remittently adverb

See remittent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Characterized by temporary abatement in severity. Used especially of diseases.

Related Forms:

re·mitˈtence, re·mitˈten·cy noun

re·mitˈtent·ly adverb

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