1. Getting well or one who is getting well. 2. Denoting the period of convalescence.
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con·va·les·cent -'les-ənt adj
1) recovering from sickness or debility: partially restored to health or strength <\convalescent patients>
2) of, for, or relating to convalescence or convalescents <\convalescent stages> <a \convalescent ward>
con·va·les·cent·ly adv
convalescent n one recovering from sickness
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con·va·les·cent (kon″və-lesґənt) 1. pertaining to or characterized by convalescence. 2. a patient who is recovering from a disease, surgical operation, or injury.Medical dictionary. 2011.