convalesce

1 of 1verb

/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/

Forms:convalesces,convalescing,convalesced,convalesced

to gradually recover health and strength after being ill or undergoing treatment

After her surgery, she went to her parents' home to convalesce in a peaceful and supportive environment.
The doctor recommended that he take at least two weeks off work to properly convalesce and regain his strength.
During his time to convalesce, he focused on eating nutritious meals and doing gentle exercises to aid his recovery.
She used her vacation time to convalesce from a severe case of pneumonia, ensuring she returned to work fully recovered.
Patients often convalesce in a rehabilitation center where they can receive specialized care and physical therapy.

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