convalescence
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscō (“regain health, grow strong”).
Noun
convalescence (countable and uncountable, plural convalescences)
- A gradual healing after illness or injury.
- The period of time spent healing.
Translations
gradual healing
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healing period
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French
Etymology
From Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscō (“regain health, grow strong”).
Further reading
- “convalescence” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
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