convalescence
US /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles.əns/
UK /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles.əns/
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convalescença, recuperação
time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation.
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She spent three months in convalescence after the surgery.
Ela passou três meses em convalescença após a cirurgia.
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The hospital has a special ward for patients in convalescence.
O hospital tem uma ala especial para pacientes em convalescença.