convalescent

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is recovering from an illness or injury.

  - "The convalescent spent several weeks in bed before regaining her strength."
  - "The hospital provided facilities for the care of convalescent patients."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convalescent
recluse , muse , abuse , refuse

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Variants

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convalesce , convalesced , convalescence , convalescences , convalescent , convalescents , convalesces , convalescing , convalescent plasma , convalescent plasmas , convalescent sera , convalescent serum , convalescent serums

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'convalescere', meaning 'to grow stronger'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'convalescent' is often used to describe patients in hospitals or nursing homes.

2. The term 'convalescent home' refers to a facility that provides care for the elderly or infirm who are recovering from an illness or injury.

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Related Concepts

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1. rehabilitation: The process of helping a convalescent to regain strength and independence after an illness or injury.

2. recovery: The process of regaining health after an illness or injury. A convalescent is in the process of recovery.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'convalescent' has been used to describe characters who are recovering from illness or injury. In art, images of convalescent patients can be found in medical illustrations and in depictions of the human condition.

How to Memorize "convalescent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in bed, slowly regaining their strength and health after an illness or injury.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convalescent' with the idea of recovery and regaining strength.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cures all' to remember that 'convalescent' refers to a person who is recovering from an illness or injury.

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