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convalescence

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

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Definition of convalescence

noun

[mass noun]
  • time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation:a period of convalescence [count noun]:I had a long convalescence ahead

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