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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 2025

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

Etymology

From Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia ‎(“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscō ‎(“regain health, grow strong”).

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