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convalescent

 

[ หŒkษ’nvษ™หˆlษ›sษ™nt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

health recovery

A convalescent is a person who is recovering from an illness or medical treatment. The term is used primarily in the context of recovery and rehabilitation. During the convalescent phase, individuals often need rest and may require additional care or support. This period can vary greatly in duration and intensity depending on the nature of the illness or treatment.

Synonyms

healer, patient, recovering patient

Examples of usage

  • The hospital has a special ward for convalescents.
  • After surgery, she became a convalescent for several weeks.
  • The doctor recommended that the convalescent should avoid strenuous activities.
Context #2 | Adjective

illness recovery

Convalescent, as an adjective, describes the state of recovery following an illness, injury, or medical treatment. It emphasizes the means by which a person regains health and strength. The convalescent period may involve various therapeutic activities aimed at restoring full health. This word often pertains to the care needed during healing, promoting a gradual return to normal activities.

Synonyms

recovering, recuperative, restorative

Examples of usage

  • The convalescent phase is crucial to full recovery.
  • They implemented a convalescent care program for patients.
  • Convalescent individuals should follow their doctor's advice closely.

Translations

Translations of the word "convalescent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convalescente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคฐเฅเคตเคพเคธเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Genesende

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ convalescent

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดัƒะถัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konwalestencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›žๅพฉๆœŸใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convalescent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convaleciente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iyileลŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ๋ณต ์ค‘์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุชุนุงููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzdravujรญcรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzdravujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบทๅคไธญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrevalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทั‹ะปัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ“แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™rpa olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convaleciente

Etymology

The term 'convalescent' comes from the Latin word 'convalescentem', the present participle of 'convalescere', meaning 'to grow strong' or 'to recover'. The prefix 'con-' means 'with' or 'together', and 'valescere' derives from 'valere', which means 'to be strong' or 'to be well'. This linguistic combination highlights the process of gaining strength during recovery. The English usage of 'convalescent' emerged in the late 15th century, primarily used in medical contexts to describe patients on their way to health after an illness. Over the centuries, it has maintained its connection to health and recovery, being associated with both physical and emotional healing processes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,906, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.