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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Convalesce \Con`va*lesce"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Convalesced}; p. pr & vb n. {Convalescing}.] [L. convalscere con- + valescere to grow strong, v. incho. of valere to be strong. See {Vallant}.] To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or weakness; as a patient begins to convalesce. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: convalesce v : get over an illness or shock; "The patient is recuperating" [syn: {recuperate}, {recover}] [ant: {deteriorate}]
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