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| A way of comparing survival of people who have a specific disease with those who don’t. The percentage of survivors is usually determined at specific times, such as 2 years and 5 years after diagnosis or treatment. The relative survival rate shows whether the disease shortens life. |
Previous Definitions: | rehabilitation, rehabilitation specialist, relapse, relative odds, relative risk | Next Definitions: | relaxation technique, Relistor, REM sleep, Remeron, remission |
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