convalescence
Meanings
noun
- A gradual healing after illness or injury.
- The period of time spent healing.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.
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