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单词 convalescence
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convalescence

(kɒnvəlesəns)
uncountable noun
Convalescence is the period or process of becoming healthy and well again after an illness or operation.
[formal]
Synonyms: recovery, rehabilitation, recuperation, return to health More Synonyms of convalescence

convalescence in British English

(ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsəns) or convalescency (ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsənsɪ)
noun
1. 
gradual return to health after illness, injury, or an operation, esp through rest
2. 
the period during which such recovery occurs
Derived forms
convalescent (ˌconvaˈlescent)
noun, adjective
convalescently (ˌconvaˈlescently)
adverb

convalescence in American English

(ˌkɑnvəˈləsəns)
noun
1. 
gradual recovery after illness
2. 
the period of such recovery
Word origin
Fr < L convalescens, prp. of convalesce

Examples of 'convalescence' in a sentence
convalescence

The surgeons did miracles mending his jaw, but his convalescence may take weeks.
West, Charles STAGE FRIGHT (1993)
`After your convalescence is over... your initiation can begin.
Pritchard, John NIGHT SISTERS (1993)
They required surgery of a kind, and decent care during convalescence.
NULL DARE CALL IT TREASON (1993)
THE FAMILY at Barton Manor settled in to deal with Daniel's convalescence.
Ellis, Julie LASTING TREASURES (1993)

In other languages
convalescence

British English: convalescence NOUN
Convalescence is the period or process of becoming healthy and well again after an illness or operation.
Also thanks to the two of them for inviting me to stay during my convalescence.
  • American English: convalescence
  • Brazilian Portuguese: convalescença
  • Chinese: 康复期
  • European Spanish: convalecencia
  • French: convalescence
  • German: Genesungszeit
  • Italian: convalescenza
  • Japanese: 回復期
  • Korean: > 회복기
  • European Portuguese: convalescença
  • Latin American Spanish: convalecencia

(noun) 
Definition
gradual return to health after illness or an operation
He was home for three weeks' convalescence after a bout of jaundice.
Synonyms
recovery
He made a remarkable recovery from a shin injury.
rehabilitation
recuperation
return to health
improvement
The system we've just introduced has been a great improvement.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of improvement
Definition
a change that makes something better or adds to its value
The system we've just introduced has been a great improvement.
Synonyms
advance,
development,
progress,
recovery,
reformation,
upswing,
furtherance

Nearby words of
convalescence

  • contusion
  • conundrum
  • convalesce
  • convalescence
  • convalescent
  • convene
  • convenience

Synonyms of 'convalescence'

convalescence

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