Cŏn'va-lĕs'çençe or Cŏn'va-lĕs'çen-çy, n.

n. [Lat. convalescentia, Fr. convalescence, Pr. convalescencia, Sp. convalecencia, It. convalescenza.] Renewal of health; the recovery of health and strength after disease; the state of a body renewing its vigor after sickness or weakness. Glover.