convalesce
[ kon-vuh-les ]
/ ˌkɒn vəˈlɛs /
verb (used without object), con·va·lesced, con·va·lesc·ing.
to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health.
Words nearby convalesce
conurbation,
conure,
conus,
conus arteriosus,
conv.,
convalesce,
convalescence,
convalescent,
convect,
convection,
convection cell
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British Dictionary definitions for convalesce
convalesce
/ (ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs) /
verb
(intr)
to recover from illness, injury, or the aftereffects of a surgical operation, esp by resting
Word Origin for convalesce
C15: from Latin
convalēscere, from
com- (intensive) +
valēscere to grow strong, from
valēre to be strong
Medical definitions for convalesce
convalesce
[ kŏn′və-lĕs′ ]
v.
To return to health and strength after illness; recuperate.