Convalescence Definition

kŏnvə-lĕsəns
noun
Gradual recovery after illness.
Webster's New World
The period of such recovery.
Webster's New World

A gradual healing after illness or injury.

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Noun

Singular:
convalescence
Plural:
convalescences

Origin of Convalescence

  • From Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscō (“regain health, grow strong”).

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