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.
의사는 회복기에 있는 환자에게 며칠 동안 쉬라고 조언했다.
Related to the period of recovery after an illness or surgery.
The patient was moved to a convalescent home for further care.
환자는 추가 치료를 위해 요양원으로 이송되었습니다.