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remission

/rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/

A period of time during a serious illness when the symptoms become less severe or disappear completely. It can also refer to the cancellation of a debt or the reduction of a prison sentence.

例文

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1

My uncle's cancer is in remission, so he feels much better now.

My uncle's cancer has stopped growing for now, so he is healthy.

2

The patient showed significant signs of clinical remission following the chemotherapy.

The person being treated showed that the disease was gone after the medicine.

3

Great news! The doctor said it's in remission.

Wonderful news! The doctor said the sickness is gone for a while.

語族

名詞
remission
Verb
remit
形容詞
remissive
関連
remittance
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Re-' as 'back' and 'mission' as 'sending'. You are sending the disease 'back' away from you.

クイックテスト

After six months of chemotherapy, the patient's cancer finally went into ________.

正解!

正解は: remission

例文

1

My uncle's cancer is in remission, so he feels much better now.

everyday

My uncle's cancer has stopped growing for now, so he is healthy.

2

The patient showed significant signs of clinical remission following the chemotherapy.

formal

The person being treated showed that the disease was gone after the medicine.

3

Great news! The doctor said it's in remission.

informal

Wonderful news! The doctor said the sickness is gone for a while.

4

Spontaneous remission in autoimmune diseases remains a subject of intense research.

academic

When a disease goes away by itself, scientists want to study it a lot.

5

The bank granted a partial remission of the interest owed on the loan.

business

The bank said the person does not have to pay back some of the extra money.

語族

名詞
remission
Verb
remit
形容詞
remissive
関連
remittance

よく使う組み合わせ

complete remission when all signs of a disease are gone
partial remission when some signs of a disease are gone
enter remission to start a period where the illness is not active
spontaneous remission when the illness goes away without treatment
permanent remission when the illness does not come back

よく使うフレーズ

in remission

experiencing a period where a disease is not active

remission of sins

the act of forgiving someone for doing something bad

remission of sentence

reducing the time someone must stay in prison

よく混同される語

remission vs admission

Admission is when you enter a place like a hospital; remission is when your illness gets better.

remission vs mission

A mission is a special job or task; remission is a medical state or debt reduction.

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使い方のコツ

Use this word mainly in medical contexts to explain that a disease is not currently active. It is different from a 'cure' because the disease might come back later.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'the cancer is cured' when they should say 'the cancer is in remission' if there is still a chance it could return.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Re-' as 'back' and 'mission' as 'sending'. You are sending the disease 'back' away from you.

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語源

From the Latin word 'remittere', which means 'to send back' or 'to let go'.

文法パターン

usually used with the preposition 'in' can be used as a countable or uncountable noun often follows verbs like 'enter' or 'achieve'
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, this word is also used in religious contexts regarding the 'remission of sins' or forgiveness.

クイックテスト

After six months of chemotherapy, the patient's cancer finally went into ________.

正解!

正解は: remission

medicineの関連語

psychologist

A1

A psychologist is a professional who studies the human mind and behavior. They help people understand their feelings and solve emotional problems through talking and therapy.

anesthesiologist

A1

A doctor who gives patients medicine so they do not feel pain during surgery. They also monitor the patient's breathing and heart rate while the patient is asleep during an operation.

cardiologist

A1

A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. They help patients manage heart diseases and issues related to blood vessels.

pediatrician

A1

A pediatrician is a special doctor who looks after the health of babies, children, and teenagers. They help young people stay healthy and treat them when they are sick or injured.

radiologist

A1

A radiologist is a doctor who looks at special pictures like X-rays or MRI scans. They help other doctors understand what is happening inside a patient's body.

gynecologist

A1

A gynecologist is a special doctor who looks after women's health. They specifically help with the female reproductive system and pregnancy.

ophthalmologist

A1

A special doctor who takes care of eyes. They can check your vision, give you medicine for eye problems, and do surgery if needed.

intensive care unit

A1

A special department in a hospital that provides constant medical treatment for people who are very seriously ill or injured. It contains advanced medical equipment and a high ratio of doctors and nurses to patients.

operating room

A1

An operating room is a special room in a hospital where doctors perform medical operations or surgeries. It is a very clean and sterile place filled with lights, monitors, and tools used to help patients.

symptom

A1

A symptom is a physical or mental feature which indicates a condition of disease or a health problem. It is typically something that the person experiences and describes to a doctor, such as pain, tiredness, or a cough.

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