remission
A temporary or permanent decrease in severity of disease symptoms
Examples
In a meeting
“After implementing the new policies, we saw workplace injuries go into remission.”
Over coffee
“Her cancer is in remission, which is incredible news.”
Why this word
improvement
remission specifically means temporary or permanent absence of disease symptoms, improvement is vague progress
recovery
remission indicates disease is not active but may return, recovery suggests complete healing
relief
remission is the medical term for disease subsiding, relief is general reduction of discomfort
Usage tip
Primarily medical but can be used metaphorically for any condition improving or subsiding temporarily.
Etymology
Latin: remissio (relaxation, diminishing)
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Related words
revamp
To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
augment
To make something greater by adding to it; to supplement.
retrofit
To add new features or components to something already existing
alleviated
Make a problem or pain less severe
rejuvenate
To restore energy, vitality, or youthful vigor
prophylactic
Intended to prevent disease or other unwanted consequences