recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness / of convalescence or convalescents

A person recovering from illness.

plural of convalescent

In the manner of a convalescent; with increasing strength or vigour.

A gradual healing after illness or injury. / The period of time spent healing.

To recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of convalesce

simple past tense and past participle of convalesce

present participle of convalesce

plural of convalescence