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Convalescence

Alt. of Convalescency

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Broader term 1

Healing 76% connected

of Heal

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Narrower term 2

Lysis 76% connected

The resolution or favorable termination of a disease, coming on gradually and not marked by abrupt change.

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Rally 76% connected

To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite.

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Convalescent 74% connected

Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Convalescent 74% connected

Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Recuperate 74% connected

To recover health; to regain strength; to convalesce.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Recuperate 74% connected

To recover health; to regain strength; to convalesce.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Recovery 92% connected

The act of recovering, regaining, or retaking possession.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Recuperation 92% connected

Recovery, as of anything lost, especially of the health or strength.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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