convalesce
- to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health.
Origin of convalesce
Examples from the Web for convalescing
Contemporary Examples of convalescing
In addition, another set of samples was collected in patients who were convalescing from the often-fatal disease.
Chayefsky first set words down on paper after convalescing from injuries suffered from an exploding landmine.
A student studying animal law introduced me to some of the more than 50 convalescing dogs.
I was in New York that night, convalescing from various ailments and surgeries, to be sure, but I was there.
Historical Examples of convalescing
As far as mere physique was in question, he was convalescing favorably.
Fairy FingersAnna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
She walked slowly and feebly, as if she were convalescing from a long illness.
The Ordeal of ElizabethElizabeth Von Arnim
Next week there were 40 with measles, and 90 convalescing therefrom.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)Charles Creighton
Although he was then convalescing, he was unable to earn anything.
The ConquestOscar Micheaux
Father took care of the wounded and we are all convalescing.
Tessa Wadsworth's DisciplineJennie M. Drinkwater
convalesce
- (intr) to recover from illness, injury, or the aftereffects of a surgical operation, esp by resting
Word Origin for convalesce
Word Origin and History for convalescing
convalesce
convalesce
(kŏn′və-lĕs′)- To return to health and strength after illness; recuperate.