convalescent
adjective/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛsənt/
Frequency rank: #18,655 most common English word
Meaning
Recovering gradually from an illness or medical treatment.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended that he spend two weeks in convalescent care after his surgery.
Synonyms & related words
- recovering
- recuperating
- healing
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