convalescence
nounfeminine/kõ.vɐ.lɨʃ.ˈsẽ.sɐ/medium
con·va·les·cen·ça
Definition
Period of gradual recovery of health after an illness, operation, or injury.
Her convalescence after the surgery took several weeks.
He needs plenty of rest during convalescence.
Common collocations
period of convalescenceconvalescence homeprolonged convalescencepeaceful convalescence
Etymology
Do latim 'convalescentia' (recuperação da saúde), de 'convalescere' (tornar-se forte).