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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