Convalescence: meaning, definitions and examples

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convalescence

 

[ หŒkษ‘หnvษ™หˆlษ›sns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

after illness

The process of gradually recovering from an illness or medical treatment, typically involving rest and rehabilitation.

Synonyms

healing, recovery, recuperating, recuperation

Examples of usage

  • After a long period of convalescence, she finally regained her strength.
  • It's important to follow doctor's orders during convalescence to ensure a full recovery.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

The period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment.

Synonyms

healing process, recovery period, recuperation time

Examples of usage

  • He was discharged from the hospital but still needed to undergo convalescence at home.
  • Convalescence is an important phase in the treatment process.

Translations

Translations of the word "convalescence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convalescenรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคธเฅเคฅเฅเคฏ เคฒเคพเคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Genesung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemulihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดัƒะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rekonwalescencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›žๅพฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convalescence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convalecencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iyileลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ๋ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ู‚ุงู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rekonvalescence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rekonvalescencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบทๅค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrevanje

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 saฤŸalma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convalecencia

Etymology

The word 'convalescence' originated from the Latin word 'convalฤ“scere', which means 'to grow strong'. The concept of convalescence has been recognized throughout history as a crucial phase in the recovery process after illness or medical treatment. It emphasizes the importance of rest, recuperation, and gradual strengthening of the body. Convalescence plays a significant role in modern healthcare practices, ensuring patients regain their health and vitality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,712, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.