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vəˈlɛs noun
3.
a person who is convalescing.
Origin:
1650–60; < Latin convalēscent- (stem of convalēscēns), present participle of convalēscere to convalesce; see -ent
1650–60; < Latin convalēscent- (stem of convalēscēns), present participle of convalēscere to convalesce; see -ent
Related forms
con·va·les·cent·ly, adverb
post·con·va·les·cent, adjective
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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
convalescent
1650s, from L. convalescentem, prp. of convalescere (see convalesce). As a noun, attested from 1758.
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convalescent con·va·les·cent (kŏn'və-lěs'ənt)
adj.
Relating to convalescence. n.
A person who is recovering from an illness, an injury, or a surgical operation.
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