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convalescent

adjective
/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

Meaning

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example Sentences

The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.

Synonyms

recovering, healing, recuperating, improving

Antonyms

ill, sick

Collocations

convalescent home, convalescent care, convalescent patient

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