Rekonvaleszenz
convalescence, recovery period
noun re-kon-va-LES-ents Rare
Origin: from Latin reconvalescere
Usage Note
Rekonvaleszenz is the recovery phase after an illness or surgery, during which the patient gradually regains strength. Rekonvaleszenzphase (recovery phase) and rekonvaleszieren (to convalesce) are related forms.
Examples
"Während der Rekonvaleszenz durfte er keine schweren Gegenstände heben."
Natural Translation
During convalescence he was not allowed to lift heavy objects.
Literal Translation
During the convalescence he was not allowed to lift heavy objects.
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