Remittent (Adjective)
Meaning
(of a disease) characterized by periods of diminished severity; "a remittent fever".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new treatment seemed to be working well, but her condition was still remittent and required regular monitoring.
- The doctor explained that the remittent nature of the illness made it challenging to pinpoint the exact cause.
- After weeks of suffering, the remittent pain finally subsided, giving her a much-needed break.
- Unfortunately, the patient's remittent symptoms led to a delayed diagnosis of the underlying condition.
- The remittent fever made it difficult to determine the best course of treatment, as the patient's temperature fluctuated wildly.