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1 convalescence
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convalescence — convalescent ► ADJECTIVE ▪ recovering from an illness or medical treatment. ► NOUN ▪ a convalescent person. DERIVATIVES convalescence noun … English terms dictionary
convalescence — noun (singular) the length of time a person spends getting well after an illness: a long and painful convalescence … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
convalescence — noun a long period of convalescence Syn: recuperation, recovery, return to health, rehabilitation, improvement … Thesaurus of popular words
convalescence — noun see convalesce … New Collegiate Dictionary
convalescence — noun a) A gradual healing after illness or injury. b) The period of time spent for healing … Wiktionary
convalescence — noun gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury • Syn: ↑recuperation, ↑recovery • Derivationally related forms: ↑recover (for: ↑recovery), ↑recuperate (for … Useful english dictionary
convalescence — con|va|les|cence [ ,kanvə lesns ] noun uncount a period of time spent convalescing … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
convalescence — UK [ˌkɒnvəˈles(ə)ns] / US [ˌkɑnvəˈles(ə)ns] noun [uncountable] a period of time spent convalescing … English dictionary
convalescence — /kɒnvəˈlɛsəns / (say konvuh lesuhns) noun 1. the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness. 2. the period during which one is convalescing …
convalesce — intransitive verb ( lesced; lescing) Etymology: Latin convalescere, from com + valescere to grow strong, from valēre to be strong, be well more at wield Date: 15th century to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
convalescent — adjective recovering from an illness or medical treatment. noun a convalescent person. Derivatives convalescence noun … English new terms dictionary