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.
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Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convalescence
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Vicki Miller was given an 80-day jail sentence, with 60 days suspended, placed on probation for four years in which she's required to avoid drugs and alcohol and complete mental health assessments, and ordered to complete an animal rehabilitation program.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of Harry’s visit was to promote the work of the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games Foundation (IGF) to celebrate the recovery and rehabilitation of the thousands of veterans there who have suffered life-changing injuries since the war started.—
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4 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories In a statement posted to social media, Parton, 79, said the recovery time will prevent her from properly preparing for the Las Vegas performances.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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My surgery and recovery presented no complications.—
Maureen Carrig,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Convalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescence. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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