Meaning & use
Convalescent
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Relating to or in the process of recovering health and strength after illness or injury; also used as a noun for a person who is recovering.
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She spent two weeks in a convalescent home after her surgery.
The convalescent patient was finally strong enough to take short walks outside.
A note on using this word
"Convalescent" comes from Latin "convalescere," meaning "to grow strong," reflecting the gradual nature of recovery.
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