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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Convalescent \Con'va*les"cent\, adjective [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 The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Convalescent \Con'va*les"cent\, noun One recovering from sickness.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
convalescent
adjective
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}]
noun: a person who is recovering from illness
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