Convalescent

Origin

From French convalescent, from Latin convalescens.

Full definition of convalescent

Adjective

1. Recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness.
• 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 4, “Mid-Lent, and the Enemy grins,” remarked Selwyn as he started for church with Nina and the children. Austin, knee-deep in a dozen Sunday supplements, refused to stir ; poor little Eileen was now convalescent from grippe, but still unsteady on her legs ; …
2. Of convalescence or convalescents (see below).

Noun

1. A person recovering from illness.I had been ill in health, but am now a convalescent.