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 Definitions of convalescent  [ˌkɒn vəˈlɛs ənt]  

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Definition of 'convalescent' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) convalescent
convalescing.

2.  convalescent
of or pertaining to convalescence or convalescing persons.

3. (n.) convalescent
a person who is convalescing.

Etymology:  (1650–60; < L)

Definition of 'convalescent' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) convalescent
a person who is recovering from illness

2. (adj) convalescent, recovering
returning to health after illness or debility
"convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed"


Definition of 'convalescent' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) convalescent
recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength

2. (adj) convalescent
of or pertaining to convalescence

3. (noun) convalescent
one recovering from sickness



'convalescent' - Nearby Entries  

conuropsis  convalesce  convalescence  convalescent  convallaria  convallaria majalis  convallariaceae  



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