Convalescence vs. Recuperate — What's the Difference?

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.

Recover from illness or exertion

Gradual return to health and strength after illness.

Recover or regain (something lost or taken)

The period needed for returning to health after illness.

To return to health or strength; recover.

A gradual healing after illness or injury.

To recover from financial loss.

The period of time spent healing.

To recover (a financial loss).

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.

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

Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

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To recover health; to regain strength; to convalesce.

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

Regain or make up for;

Regain a former condition after a financial loss;

Restore to good health or strength

Get over an illness or shock;