convalescence
convalescence
Definition
con·va·les·cence (-ləs′əns)
noun
- gradual recovery after illness
- the period of such recovery
Etymology: Fr < L convalescens, prp. of convalesce
convalescence
Usage Examples
Preposition: after
- accident: A short piece depicting his mood during his convalescence after a youthful accident.
- surgery: We wish Catherine Evans ( New Malden ) a good convalescence after hip surgery.
Converse of object
- require: Typical case requires convalescence over 7 days; chronic infection with liver damage may occur.
- ensue: The ensuing lengthy convalescence from the required surgery in Dublin, served as an incubator for Darby's discontent.
- follow: Brain surgery followed, then convalescence, and eventually Greg and Karen married.
Adjective modifier
- long: Euan Baird has resigned as chairman of Rolls-Royce due to a long convalescence.
- lengthy: The ensuing lengthy convalescence from the required surgery in Dublin, served as an incubator for Darby's discontent.
- postoperative: The early discharge policy resulted in the median postoperative hospital convalescence being reduced from 5 to 3 days ( P 0.001 ).
- speedy: All true football fans will wish him a speedy convalescence.
Modifies a noun
- pool: Magnus is back to his usual spot in the Convalescence pool, down by the gate.
- home: When the war came the hotel was a convalescence home for the RAF.
- period: Still feels like a convalescence period to me. _________________ This is a public service announcement with keyboards.
- care: That golden goose sure needs reviving and given life saving treatment and convalescence care if it is ever going to lay any more eggs.
- center: The many spas and convalescence centers of this region offer treatment for a wide range of illnesses.
- service: Convalescence - the more flexible convalescence service offers members a choice of accommodation.
Noun used with modifier
- month: Having spent five months in bed, I was over the acute stage and was allowed three months convalescence.
convalescence Quotes
I enjoy convalescence. It is the part that makes illness worth while.
Thus first necessity invented stools, Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs, And luxury the accomplished sofa last.
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