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part of speech:	intransitive verb
inflections:	convalesced, convalesces, convalescing
definition:	to regain health or strength after an illness or injury. A nurse comes to the home each day to check on her while she's convalescing.Remember that you're still convalescing, so don't put too much strain on yourself.
related words:	improve, mend, recover, recuperate

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