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it's a period in the course of the illness vs in the course of this illness

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It's a period in the course of the illness' is more general and can refer to any illness, while 'in the course of this illness' is more specific and refers to a particular illness that has been previously mentioned or is understood from the context.

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it's a period in the course of the illness

This phrase is correct and can be used to refer to a period within the progression of any illness.

This phrase is used to describe a specific period or phase within the overall progression of an illness.

Alternatives:

  • it's a phase in the course of the illness
  • it's a stage in the course of the illness
  • it's a period in the course of this illness

in the course of this illness

This phrase is correct and is used to refer to a specific illness that has been previously mentioned or is understood from the context.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is happening or has happened during the progression of a particular illness.
  • In the course of this illness a picture of mul- tiple neuritis appeared (paralysis of upper and lower extremities with atrophy and contrac- ture). To ether with this t ...
  • ... antidepressant treatment options are not deployed aggressively and early in the course of this illness, the goal of sustained remission can be difficult to reach.
  • ... to the ACC in children diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, suggesting altered maturational patterns of the ACC circuitry early in the course of this illness.
  • In the course of this illness occurs the wasting of cerebrum cells. Examinees forget not only the things that had taken place long ago, but also the happenings of ...

Alternatives:

  • during this illness
  • throughout this illness
  • in this illness

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