Convalescence

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A gradual healing after illness or injury. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury wordnet
  3. 3
    The period of time spent healing. countable, uncountable

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comebackimprovementrallyrecoveryrecuperationreturn

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"She had only recently ended her convalescence."

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.

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