ALL meanings of convalesce
con·va·lesce
C c - verb convalesce If you are convalescing, you are resting and getting your health back after an illness or operation. 3
- verb convalesce to recover from illness, injury, or the aftereffects of a surgical operation, esp by resting 3
- intransitive verb convalesce to recover gradually from illness; regain strength and health 3
- noun convalesce Recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation. 1
- intransitive verb convalesce recuperate, get better 1
- verb without object convalesce to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health. 1
- verb convalesce To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness. 0