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convalescent

Syllabification: (con·va·les·cent)
Pronunciation: /ˌkänvəˈlesənt/

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Definition of convalescent

adjective

  • (of a person) recovering from an illness or operation.
  • relating to convalescence:a convalescent home

noun

  • a person who is recovering after an illness or operation.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin convalescent- 'growing strong, recovering', from the verb convalescere (see convalesce)

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