SINCE 1828
convalescent
adjective
con·va·les·cent
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Medical Definition of convalescent
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: recovering from sickness or debility : partially restored to health or strength
convalescent patients
2
: of, for, or relating to convalescence or convalescents
convalescent stages a convalescent ward
convalescent
nounMedical Definition of convalescent (Entry 2 of 2)
: one recovering from sickness
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