convalescence
pronunciation
How to pronounce convalescence in British English:
UK [ˌkɒnvəˈlesns]
How to pronounce convalescence in American English:
US [ˌkɑnvəˈlesns]
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- Noun:
- gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
Word Origin
- convalescence (n.)
- late 15c., from Middle French convalescence (15c.), from Late Latin convalescentia "regaining of health," from convalescentem (nominative convalescens), present participle of convalescere (see convalesce).
Example
- 1. Following a long convalescence , however , john paul resumed his world travels .
- 2. But now we face a different task : that of convalescence and the associated return to politics as usual .
- 3. Is its use , then , to prepare him for happiness to come -- for the vast ease and comfort of convalescence ?
- 4. Reportedly she was getting cancer treatment in a new york hospital . Her month away , and weeks of convalescence , startled the ruling party .
- 5. The optimistic answer would be that it has rescued itself from a heart attack , but must still manage a difficult convalescence , with a good chance of further attacks .