REMITTENT


Meaning of REMITTENT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ri- ' mi-t ə nt

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin remittent-, remittens, present participle of remittere

Date: 1693

of a disease : marked by alternating periods of abatement and increase of symptoms < remittent fever>

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