Convalesce \Con`va*lesce"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Convalesced};
p. pr. & vb. n. {Convalescing}.] [L. convalscere; con- +
valescere to grow strong, v. incho. of valere to be strong.
See {Valiant}.]
To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or
weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce.
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