convalescent (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnvəˈlesənt/
Definition
In a state of recovery after an illness or surgery.
Examples
The patient remained convalescent for several weeks.
He was discharged from the hospital and sent to a convalescent home.
She is still convalescent and needs a lot of rest.
How to Use convalescent
- convalescent home (collocation)
- A facility for people recovering from illness. — "She spent three months in a convalescent home after her operation."
- remain convalescent (collocation)
- To continue to be in a state of recovery. — "The athlete will remain convalescent for at least six weeks."
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