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Webster 1828 Edition


Convalescence

CONVALESCENCE

, CONVALESCENCY,
Noun.
[L., to grow stronger; to get strength, to be strong. See Well and Avail.] Renewal of health; the insensible recovery of health and strength after disease; the state of a body renewing its vigor after sickness or weakness.

Definition 2024


convalescence

convalescence

English

Noun

convalescence (plural convalescences)

  1. A gradual healing after illness or injury.
  2. The period of time spent for healing.

Translations


French

Etymology

From Late Latin convalēscentia (regaining of health), from Latin convalēscō (regain health, grow strong).

Noun

convalescence f (plural convalescences)

  1. convalescence