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con⋅va⋅les⋅cence
[kon-vuh-les-uh
ns] 
–noun
| 1. | the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness. |
| 2. | the period during which one is convalescing. |
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Convalescence
Con`va*les"cence\, Convalescency \Con`va*les"cen*cy\, n. [L. convalescentia: cf. F. convalescence.] The recovery of heath and strength after disease; the state of a body renewing its vigor after sickness or weakness; the time between the subsidence of a disease and complete restoration to health.
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Main Entry: con·va·les·cence
Pronunciation: -'les-&n(t)s
Function: noun
1 : gradual recovery of health andstrength after disease convalescence>
2 : the time between the subsidence of a disease and complete restoration to health
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convalescence con·va·les·cence (kŏn'və-lěs'əns)
n.
- Gradual return to health and strength after an illness, an injury, or a surgical operation.
- The period needed for returning to health after an illness, an injury, or a surgical operation.
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