convalescent
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/ˌkɑːnvəˈlesnt/
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/ˌkɒnvəˈlesnt/
A person who is recovering from an illness or surgery.
The doctor advised the convalescent to take it easy for a few days.
医者は回復期の患者に数日間は無理をしないようにアドバイスした。
Related to the period of recovery after an illness or surgery.
The patient was moved to a convalescent home for further care.
患者はさらなるケアのために療養所に移されました。