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3 definitions found 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 1.6 [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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