About The Word Convalescent

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Convalescent

Convalescent Meaning & Definition
Convalescent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Convalescent?

[n] a person who is recovering from illness
[adj] returning to health after illness or debility; "convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed"
[adj] of or for or relating to convalescence or convalescents; "convalescent home"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Convalescent: ill | recovering | sick

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See Also | diseased person | sick person | sufferer

Convalescent In Webster's Dictionary

\Con`va*les"cent\, a. [L. convalescens, -entis, p. pr.: cf. F. convalescent.] 1. Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength. 2. Of or pertaining to convalescence.
\Con`va*les"cent\, n. One recovering from sickness.

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