'Convalescent' definitions:
Definition of 'convalescent'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Returning to health after illness or debility; "convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed" [syn: convalescent, recovering]
noun
A person who is recovering from illness
Definition of 'Convalescent'
From: GCIDE
- Convalescent \Con`va*les"cent\, a. [L. convalescens, -entis, p. pr.: cf. F. convalescent.]
- 1. Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Of or pertaining to convalescence. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Convalescent'
From: GCIDE
- Convalescent \Con`va*les"cent\, n. One recovering from sickness. [1913 Webster]