Meaning of the word convalescence in English

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convalescence

US /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles.əns/
UK /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles.əns/
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Noun

1.

time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation.

Example:
She spent three months in convalescence after the surgery.
The hospital has a special ward for patients in convalescence.
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