convalescing
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convalesces, 3rd person singular present; convalesced, past tense; convalesced, past participle; convalescing, present participle;
/ˌkänvəˈles/,
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convalesces, 3rd person singular present; convalesced, past tense; convalesced, past participle; convalescing, present participle;
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Recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation
- - he spent eight months convalescing after the stroke
Web Definitions:
- (convalesce) recuperate: get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating"
- (convalescence) gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
- Convalescence is the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness. It refers to the later stage of an infectious disease or illness when the patient recovers and returns to normal, but may continue to be a source of infection even if feeling better. ...
- (convalesce) To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness
- (Convalescence) The time spent by a person recovering from illness
- (Convalescence) King Salmon Feeds Emperor Penguin
- (Convalescence) This is a term used to describe the period of recovery immediately following discharge from hospital when you are still unable to do every duty of your normal occupation and under regular care from your doctor.
- Shortening, drawing up of muscle tissue.