(medicine) A temporary abatement, without actual cessation, of symptoms.

plural of remittence

(historical) An unwanted or underachieving man, or occasionally a youngest son, sent by relatives to a distant land (often from Britain to a colony) and sent regular remittances of upkeep money, in order that he does not come back.

plural of remittance man

(medicine) A fever where the temperature remains above normal throughout the day and fluctuates more than 1°C within 24 hours.

plural of remittent fever