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convalescent

con·va·les·cent

UK/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənt/ US/ˌkɑnvʌˈlɛsʌnt/ rare
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or for or relating to convalescence or convalescents

  • “convalescent home”
2.

returning to health after illness or debility

  • “convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed”
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noun

1.

a person who is recovering from illness

Origin

From French convalescent, from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.

Phrases

  • convalescent plasma
  • convalescent serum

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