Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913
Convalescent
Con′va·les′cent (·sent), a. [L. convalescens, -entis, p. pr.: cf. F. convalescent.] 1. Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength.
2. Of or pertaining to convalescence.
Con′va·les′cent, n. One recovering from sickness.