convalescence
noun
con·va·les·cence
-ˈles-ᵊn(t)s 
1
: gradual recovery of health and strength after disease
a patient well advanced in convalescence
2
: the time between the subsidence of a disease and complete restoration to health
quiet and rest during convalescence
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“Convalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/convalescence. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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