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convalescence
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kõ.vɐ.lɨʃ.ˈsẽ.sɐ/con·va·les·cen·ça
Definition
1Period of gradual recovery of health after an illness, operation, or injury.
Usage examples
“Her convalescence after the surgery took several weeks.”
“He needs plenty of rest during convalescence.”
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period of convalescenceconvalescence homeprolonged convalescencepeaceful convalescence