convalescence

[ kon-vuh-les-uhns ]
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noun
  1. the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness.

  2. the period during which one is convalescing.

Origin of convalescence

1
From the Late Latin word convalēscentia, dating back to 1480–90. See convalesce, -ence

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British Dictionary definitions for convalescence

convalescence

/ (ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsəns) /


noun
  1. gradual return to health after illness, injury, or an operation, esp through rest

  2. the period during which such recovery occurs

Derived forms of convalescence

  • convalescent, noun, adjective
  • convalescently, adverb

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