convalesce
[ kon-vuh-les ]
/ ˌkɒn vəˈlɛs /
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verb (used without object), con·va·lesced, con·va·lesc·ing.
to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for convalesce
convalesce
/ (ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs) /
verb
(intr) to recover from illness, injury, or the aftereffects of a surgical operation, esp by resting
Word Origin for convalesce
C15: from Latin convalēscere, from com- (intensive) + valēscere to grow strong, from valēre to be strong
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Medical definitions for convalesce
convalesce
[ kŏn′və-lĕs′ ]
v.
To return to health and strength after illness; recuperate.
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