Question

remission *

○ a time where symptoms are diminished

○ something that reduces risk

○ a change in structure or function

○ the study of tumors

○ microorganisms that cause disease

○ the onset of a second disease or disorder

○ a disease that persists for a long period of time

○ a predicted or expected outcome of a disease

○ a state of sameness

○ removing a small piece of tissue for examination

○ symptoms flare - up or become worse

○ caused by a disease

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of "remission", we analyze each option:

• "a time where symptoms are diminished" matches the medical definition of remission (a period when disease symptoms decrease or disappear).
• "something that reduces risk" refers to a protective factor, not remission.
• "a change in structure or function" is a general description of a pathological change, not remission.
• "the study of tumors" is oncology.
• "microorganisms that cause disease" are pathogens.
• "the onset of a second disease or disorder" is a secondary condition.
• "a disease that persists for a long period of time" is a chronic disease.
• "a predicted or expected outcome of a disease" is a prognosis.
• "a state of sameness" is homeostasis or stability, not remission.
• "removing a small piece of tissue for examination" is a biopsy.
• "symptoms flare - up or become worse" is an exacerbation.
• "caused by a disease" is iatrogenic or secondary to a disease, not remission.

Answer:

a time where symptoms are diminished