convalesce

/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/
verb
  1. To recover health and strength gradually after an illness, injury, or surgery.
    • After the surgery, she spent two weeks at home to convalesce.
    • The doctor advised him to convalesce slowly and not rush back to work.
    • He went to a seaside resort to convalesce from his long illness.
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