convalescence
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vəˈlɛs noun
1.
the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness.
2.
the period during which one is convalescing.
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convalescence (ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsəns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | gradual return to health after illness, injury, or an operation, esp through rest |
| 2. | the period during which such recovery occurs |
| conva'lescent | |
| —n, —adj | |
| conva'lescently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
convalescence
late 15c., from Fr. convalescence (15c.), from L. convalescentia "regaining of health," from convalescentem, from convalescere (see convalesce). Related: Convalescing (mid-17c.).
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Medical Dictionary
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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Example sentences
Often touted as a minimally invasive procedure, it actually requires a larger incision and dissection, and a longer convalescence.
Dengue involves high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pains and usually a long convalescence.
It is as good and refreshing as convalescence from a malignant fever.
It's ironically clear that her daily life was so bad that illness and convalescence are preferable to health.
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