convalescence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
    recuperation; recovery.

WordNet

Con`va*les"cence, Con`va*les"cen*cy noun (Also<
  • Convalescence
  • Convalescency
)
Etymology
L. convalescentia: cf. F. convalescence.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913