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convalesce

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Verb (intransitive)
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con=va=lesce

CIDE DICTIONARY

convalescev. i. [L. convalscere; con- + valescere to grow strong, v. incho. of valere to be strong. See Valiant.].
     To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

convalesce, v.intr. recover one's health after illness or medical treatment.

Etymology
ME f. L convalescere (as COM-, valere be well)

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