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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“Convalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalescence. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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