convalescing

Variant of convalesce

intransitive verb convalesced, convalescing

to recover gradually from illness; regain strength and health

Origin: L convalescere, to begin to grow strong < com-, intens. + valescere, to grow strong, inchoative of valere, to be strong: see value

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