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Convalescence

usgb/ˌkɑːnvəˈlesns/Volume
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Medical Term

Used mainly in medical or health-related contexts to describe patient recovery time.

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The doctor said his convalescence would last about a month.
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Not Instant

Implies a gradual process of getting better, not something that happens quickly.

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After the pneumonia, her convalescence took longer than expected.
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Emotional Nuance

May convey a sense of patience or endurance during the healing process.

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She showed great positivity throughout her convalescence.
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