convalescence

as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength her release from the hospital was followed by a long convalescence at home

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Recent Examples of convalescence Even short periods of convalescence, from one to three days, increase the likelihood of a condition called deep venous thrombosis, which can cause clots to break loose in the extremities and travel through the bloodstream, passing through the heart and lodging in the lungs. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Kathleen Lavanchy, who retired in 2024 from a job at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Philadelphia area, spent much of her career communicating with health insurance companies on behalf of patients.
    Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.
    Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Betty, who is in recovery from a serious medical diagnosis, said the service’s reflection held new meaning for her.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Convalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescence. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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