Convalesce

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒkÉ’n.vəˈlÉ›s/

Origin

From Latin convalescere; con- + valescere ("to grow strong") from valere ("to be strong").

Full definition of convalesce

Verb

1. To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weaknessThe patient convalesced for six months after his stroke.

Derived terms

• convalescent

Anagrams

• covalences