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Definition of convalescence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

convalescence

noun
 
/ˌkɒnvəˈlesns/
 
/ˌkɑːnvəˈlesns/
[singular, uncountable]
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  1. a period of time when you get well again after an illness or a medical operation; the process of getting well
    • You need four to six weeks' convalescence.
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