Convalesce: meaning, definitions and examples

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convalesce

 

[ หŒkษ’nvษ™หˆlษ›s ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

health recovery

To convalesce means to recover one's health and strength after an illness or medical treatment. During the convalescence period, a person often engages in rest and has a gradual return to normal activities. This process can vary in duration depending on the severity of the illness and the individual's overall health. The term is commonly used in medical contexts to refer specifically to the phase of healing after surgery or serious illness.

Synonyms

heal, recover, recuperate, rehabilitate

Examples of usage

  • After surgery, it took her several weeks to convalesce fully.
  • He needed time to convalesce before returning to work.
  • The doctor advised him to convalesce in a calm environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "convalesce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recuperar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคธเฅเคฅเฅเคฏ เคฒเคพเคญ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช genesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sembuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดัƒะถัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wracaฤ‡ do zdrowia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›žๅพฉใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se rรฉtablir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recuperarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iyileลŸmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ๋ณตํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุนุงูู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzdravit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzdraviลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆขๅค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ozdraviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ batna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัƒั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฏแƒแƒœแƒ›แƒ แƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saฤŸalmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recuperarse

Etymology

The word 'convalesce' originates from the Latin term 'convalescere', which means 'to grow strong' or 'to regain health'. This term is derived from the combination of 'con-', meaning 'with', and 'valescere', which means 'to be strong'. The usage of 'convalesce' in English dates back to the early 17th century, and it has been used primarily in medical and health contexts to describe the process of recovering from illness. As medical terminology evolved, the term began to encompass various stages of recovery, emphasizing the importance of rest and gradual reintegration into daily life. The notion of convalescence highlights not only the physical aspects of healing but also the psychological and emotional support needed during recovery, reflecting a more holistic approach to healing. Throughout history, convalescence has been recognized as a critical period for restoring health and well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,491, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.