Hypertext Webster Gateway: "convalescent"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Convalescent \Con`va*les"cent\, a. [L. convalescens, -entis, p.
pr.: cf. F. convalescent.]
1. Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored
to health or strength.
2. Of or pertaining to convalescence.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Convalescent \Con`va*les"cent\, n.
One recovering from sickness.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
convalescent
adj 1: of or for or relating to convalescence or convalescents;
"convalescent home"
2: returning to health after illness or debility; "convalescent
children are difficult to keep in bed" [syn: {recovering}]
n : a person who is recovering from illness
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