Definitions for: Convalescent


[n] a person who is recovering from illness
[adj] returning to health after illness or debility; "convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed"
[adj] of or for or relating to convalescence or convalescents; "convalescent home"



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.


Con`va*les"cent, n.
One recovering from sickness.

Synonyms: ill, recovering, sick

See Also: diseased person, sick person, sufferer

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