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convalescents

 

[ ˌkɑːnvəˈlesnts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical care

Convalescents are patients who are recovering from illness or surgery and are receiving medical care to help them regain strength and health.

Synonyms

patients recovering, recuperating individuals.

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Word Description / Examples
convalescents

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patients recovering

Commonly used in both medical settings and everyday conversation to describe people who are getting better after an illness or surgery. It's less formal than 'convalescents'.

  • The nurse checked the vital signs of the patients recovering in the ward.
  • After the surgery, the patients recovering will need lots of rest.
recuperating individuals

Often used in a general sense, can apply to physical recovery as well as mental or emotional recovery. It tends to be more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

  • The retreat center offers programs for recuperating individuals to regain their strength.
  • Recuperating individuals need supportive environments to heal completely.

Examples of usage

  • The hospital has a dedicated wing for convalescents.
  • Convalescents often require physical therapy to aid in their recovery.
Context #2 | Noun

people

Convalescents refer to individuals who are in the process of recovering from an illness or injury, often at home or in a specialized care facility.

Synonyms

patients in recovery, recovering individuals.

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Word Description / Examples
convalescents

Used in a medical or formal context to refer to people recovering from illness or medical treatment.

  • The hospital has a special wing for convalescents
  • The program provides nutritional meals for convalescents
recovering individuals

Used in both medical and non-medical contexts, such as recovering from addiction, surgery, or emotional trauma. It is common in supportive and therapeutic settings.

  • Support groups are available for recovering individuals
  • The charity offers assistance to recovering individuals from all walks of life
patients in recovery

Used in a broader context that can include both medical and psychological recovery. It is more common in casual conversation and healthcare settings.

  • The nurses were attentive to all the patients in recovery
  • The new therapy sessions are helping the patients in recovery

Examples of usage

  • Many convalescents appreciate visits from friends and family.
  • Convalescents may need assistance with daily tasks during their recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "convalescents" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convalescentes

🇮🇳 स्वस्थ होने वाले व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Genesende

🇮🇩 penyembuh

🇺🇦 одужуючі

🇵🇱 ozdrowieńcy

🇯🇵 回復者

🇫🇷 convalescents

🇪🇸 convalecientes

🇹🇷 iyileşenler

🇰🇷 회복자

🇸🇦 النقاهة

🇨🇿 zotavující se

🇸🇰 uzdravujúci sa

🇨🇳 康复者

🇸🇮 okrevači

🇮🇸 batnandi

🇰🇿 сауығушылар

🇬🇪 გამოჯანმრთელებული

🇦🇿 sağalanlar

🇲🇽 convalecientes

Etymology

The word 'convalescents' originated from the Latin word 'convalescens', which means 'recovering'. The term has been used in medical contexts for centuries to describe individuals in the process of regaining their health and strength after an illness or injury. Convalescent care has been an important aspect of healthcare throughout history, with specialized facilities and treatments designed to support patients during their recovery.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,001 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.