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convalescence /con·va·les·cence/ (kon″vah-les´ins) the stage of recovery from an illness, operation, or injury.

con·va·les·cence (k

-l

ns)

1. Gradual return to health and strength after an illness, an injury, or a surgical operation.

2. The period needed for returning to health after an illness, an injury, or a surgical operation.

convalescence

[kon′vəles′əns]

Etymology: L, convalescere, to grow strong

the period of recovery after an illness, injury, or surgery.

convalescence [kon″vah-les´ens]

the stage of recovery from an illness, operation, or injury.

convalescence

the stage of recovery from an illness, operation or injury.

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