convalescing

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of recovering from an illness, injury, or operation.

  - "After her surgery, she began the long process of convalescing."
  - "The patient was making good progress in his convalescing."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convalescing
revenescing , reconnoiscing

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Variants

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convalesce , convalesced , convalescence , convalescences , convalescent , convalescents , convalesces , convalescing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'convalesco,' meaning 'to grow strong again.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'convalescent' can also refer to a person who is recovering from an illness or injury.

2. During the Middle Ages, convalescing patients were often sent to the countryside to recover in fresh air and sunshine.

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Related Concepts

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1. recovery: The process of regaining health or strength after an illness or injury.

2. rehabilitation: The process of restoring someone to their former physical or mental ability following an illness or injury.

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Culture

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Convalescing has been a significant theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with illness or recovery. For example, in 'Jane Eyre,' Jane spends a considerable amount of time convalescing after her illness.

How to Memorize "convalescing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of getting better after an illness or injury.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convalescing' with the idea of recovering and getting stronger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cures Ailments' to remember the meaning of 'convalescing'.

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