CONVALESCENCE

convalescence. Convalescence, n. a renewal or return of health

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{ Con′va‐les″cence (?), Con′va‐les″cen‐cy (?) }, n. [[L. convalescentia: cf. F. convalescence.]] 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.