- gradual recovery after illness
- the period of such recovery
Origin of convalescence
French from Classical Latin convalescens, present participle of convalesce
noun
The definition of convalescence is a gradual healing process or a time of rest and relaxation, usually after an illness.
When you go to a nursing home for a period of rest and rehab after you have suffered from a stroke, this time spent in the nursing home is an example of a convalescence.
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convalescence
noun
- Gradual return to health and strength after illness.
- The period needed for returning to health after illness.
Related Forms:
- con′va·les′cent
adjective
noun
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Noun
(plural convalescences)
- A gradual healing after illness or injury.
- The period of time spent for healing.
Origin
From Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscō (“regain health, grow strong”).
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convalescence - Medical Definition
n.
- Gradual return to health and strength after illness.
- The period needed for returning to health after illness.
Related Forms:
- con′va·les′cent
adj., n.
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Sentence Examples
- Convalescence usually takes a lot of time.
- Convalescence is generally slow, and recovery may be imperfect.
- The long-term prognosis looked good and arrangements made for a friend to stay with her during her convalescence.
- I understand you have friends doing your chores, and your hospital bill has already been paid through tomorrow, so stop worrying and complete your convalescence.
WORDS NEAR convalescence IN THE DICTIONARY
- convalescence
- conusor
- conusors
- convalesce