| 释义 |
con·va·les·cence
\-sən(t)s\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French, from Late Latin convalescentia, from Latin convalescent-, convalescens (present participle of convalescere) + -ia
1. : gradual recovery of health and strength after disease
< a patient well advanced in convalescence >
2. : the time between the subsidence of a disease and complete restoration to health
< quiet and rest during convalescence > |