recuperation

noun

Definition of recuperationnext
as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength the older you get, the longer recuperation takes

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“Recuperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperation. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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