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convalescent

/kɒn.vəˈles.ənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does convalescent mean?

adjective

Relating to or in a state of recovery from illness or disease; recovering from an illness or disease.

Example

"The convalescent patient was advised to take it easy for a few more weeks."

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