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convalescent

/ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt/

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adjective

/ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к процессу восстановления здоровья и сил после болезни или медицинского лечения.

Relating to the process of recovering health and strength after an illness or medical treatment.

  1. Recovering from illnessC1formalmedical

    Relating to or in the process of recovering health and strength after an illness or medical treatment.

    ruВыздоравливающий

    • The patient was moved to a convalescent ward for further rest.
    • She spent a week at a convalescent home after the surgery.
    • Convalescent care focuses on gradual recovery and rehabilitation.

    Synonymsimprovingmendingrecovering

    Antonymsailingdiseasedillsickunwell

Forms
  • more convalescent comparative form
  • most convalescent superlative form

noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который восстанавливается после болезни, травмы или медицинской процедуры.

A noun referring to a person who is recovering from an illness, injury, or medical procedure.

  1. Person recovering from illnessC1formalmedical

    A person who is recovering from an illness or medical treatment.

    ruВыздоравливающий

    • The hospital has a special ward for convalescents.
    • Convalescents are advised to take gentle walks in the garden.
    • The convalescent was discharged after two weeks of rest.

    Synonymsinvalidpatient

Forms
  • convalescents plural form
  • convalescents' possessive plural form
  • convalescent's possessive singular form