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noun

convalescence

/ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/  ·  say it: kahn·vuh·LES·uhns

the recovery period after illness or treatment

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1. (noun) the period of time when someone is recovering health and strength after being ill or injured

2. (noun) the process of gradually becoming well again

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