Convalescence

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Convalescence \Con`va*les"cence\, Convalescency
  \Con`va*les"cen*cy\, n. [L. convalescentia: cf. F.
     convalescence.]
     The recovery of heath and strength after disease; the state
     of a body renewing its vigor after sickness or weakness; the
     time between the subsidence of a disease and complete


     restoration to health.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  convalescence
       n : gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
           [syn: {recuperation}, {recovery}]