recuperation
noun/rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,090 most common English word
Meaning
the process of recovering health or strength after illness or exertion.
Example sentence
After the surgery, she needed several weeks of recuperation before returning to work.
Synonyms & related words
- recovery
- healing
- convalescence
- rehabilitation
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