convalescence
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.
Noun
convalescence (countable and uncountable, plural convalescences)
- A gradual healing after illness or injury.
- The period of time spent healing.
Related terms
terms derived from the same Latin verb
- convalescency (noun) (dated)
- convalescent (adjective/noun)
- convalesce (verb)
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”).
Noun
convalescence f (plural convalescences)
Further reading
- “convalescence”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
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