1) French word used in English 2) Getting better 3) Gradual return to health 4) Healing 5) Recovery 6) Recuperation 1) Lysis 2) Recuperation 
Convalescence is the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness or injury. It refers to the later stage of an infectious disease or illness when the patient recovers and returns to normal, but may continue to be a source of infection even if feeling better. In this sense, `recovery` can be considered a synonymous term. This also somet.....
• (n.) Alt. of Convalescency
(L. convalescere to become strong) the stage of recovery following an attack of disease, a surgical operation, or an injury.
The stage of recovery following an attack of disease, a surgical operation or an injury. ... Origin: L. Convalescere = to become strong ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(kon″vә-les´әns) the stage of recovery from an illness, operation, or injury.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′vă-les′ens Definitions: 1. A period between the end of a disease and the patient's restoration to complete health.
The time spent by a person recovering from illness
[n] - gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
recuperation noun gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
The period of recovery after childbirth, an operation, or an illness.
the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness. · the period during which one is convalescing.