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convalesce
CIDE DICTIONARY
convalesce, v. 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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