Cŏn'va-lĕs'çent1, a.
a. [Lat. convalescens, p. pr. of convalescere; Fr. convalescent, It. convalescente, Sp. convalesciente.] Recovering health and strength after sickness or debility.
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Convalescent
Cŏn'va-lĕs'çent2, n.
n. One who is recovering from sickness.