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remittent

Remittent (adj) means Alternately increasing and decreasing in severity or intensity.

adj
1
Alternately increasing and decreasing in severity or intensity.
2
Of or pertaining to remission of the severity of symptoms.
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Etymology

From Latin remittent-, present participle of remittō.

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What is the meaning of remittent?

"remittent" (adj) means alternately increasing and decreasing in severity or intensity.

What are the different meanings of remittent?

"remittent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Alternately increasing and decreasing in severity or intensity; 2. Of or pertaining to remission of the severity of symptoms.

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