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}]
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