intermission
Pronunciation: in′tĕr-mish′ŭn
Definition:
- A temporary cessation of symptoms or of any action.
- An interval between two paroxysms of a disease, such as malaria.
[L. intermissio, fr. intermitto, to leave off, intermit, fr. mitto, to send]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
