Definition of Convalescent

1. Noun. A person who is recovering from illness.

Generic synonyms: Diseased Person, Sick Person, Sufferer
Derivative terms: Convalesce

2. Adjective. Returning to health after illness or debility. "Convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed"
Exact synonyms: Recovering
Similar to: Ill, Sick
Derivative terms: Convalesce, Convalescence

Definition of Convalescent

1. a. Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength.

2. n. One recovering from sickness.

Definition of Convalescent

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Convalescent

1. 1. Getting well or one who is getting well. 2. Denoting the period of convalescence. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Convalescent

conure
conures
Conuropsis
Conuropsis carolinensis
conus
conus
conus arteriosus
conus elasticus
conus medullaris
convalesce
convalesced
convalescence
convalescence
convalescences
convalescent (current term)
convalescent (current term)
convalescents
convalescent carrier
convalescent serum
convalesces
convalescing
convallaria
Convallaria
Convallariaceae
Convallaria majalis
convect
convected
convecting
convection
convection

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