1. A temporary cessation of symptoms or of any action. 2. 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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in·ter·mis·sion .int-ər-'mish-ən n the space of time between two paroxysms of a disease compare ARREST, CURE (1), REMISSION
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in·ter·mis·sion (in″tər-mishґən) [L. intermissio] an interval; a period of temporary cessation, as between two occurrences or paroxysms.Medical dictionary. 2011.