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convalescence

n.
US //ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛsəns// UK //kˌɒnvəlˈɛsəns// con·va·les·cence
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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.

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