Convalescence vs. Recuperate

Convalescencenoun

A gradual healing after illness or injury.

Convalescencenoun

The period of time spent healing.

Convalescencenoun

The recovery of heath and strength after disease; the state of a body renewing its vigor after sickness or weakness; the time between the subsidence of a disease and complete restoration to health.

Convalescencenoun

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

Convalescence

Convalescence is the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness or injury. It refers to the later stage of an infectious disease or illness when the patient recovers and returns to previous health, but may continue to be a source of infection to others even if feeling better.

Recuperateverb

To recover, especially from an illness; to get better from an illness.

Recuperateverb

(sociology) To co-opt subversive ideas for mainstream use

Recuperateverb

To recover health; to regain strength; to convalesce.

Recuperateverb

To recover; to regain; as, to recuperate the health or strength.

Recuperateverb

regain or make up for;

Recuperateverb

regain a former condition after a financial loss;

Recuperateverb

restore to good health or strength

Recuperateverb

get over an illness or shock;

Recuperateverb

recover from illness or exertion

Recuperateverb

recover or regain (something lost or taken)