寛解(かんかい)

かんかい
noun
remission (medical)
formalmedicalhealth
1. remission; abatement of symptoms
A medical state where symptoms of a disease decrease or disappear, either temporarily or permanently.
がんが寛解(かんかい)した。
The cancer went into remission.
完全(かんぜん)寛解(かんかい)を目指(めざ)して治療(ちりょう)を続(つづ)ける。
Continue treatment aiming for complete remission.
寛解(かんかい)状態(じょうたい)を維持(いじ)するには定期的(ていきてき)な検査(けんさ)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Regular tests are needed to maintain remission.

寛解(かんかい) is a medical term for when disease symptoms decrease.

Types of remission

Common collocations

Important distinction

寛解(かんかい) means symptoms have decreased, but doesn't necessarily mean the disease is cured. Regular monitoring is usually required.

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Added 2026.1.30 23:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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