convalesce
US /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles/
UK /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles/

1.
convalescere, ristabilirsi
recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness, operation, or injury
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He is convalescing at home after his surgery.
Sta convalescendo a casa dopo l'intervento chirurgico.
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The patient needs a quiet place to convalesce.
Il paziente ha bisogno di un posto tranquillo per convalescere.