Convalescence/ˌkɑːnvəˈlesns/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term Used mainly in medical or health-related contexts to describe patient recovery time. The doctor said his convalescence would last about a month. Pro Tip 2/3Not Instant Implies a gradual process of getting better, not something that happens quickly. After the pneumonia, her convalescence took longer than expected. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Nuance May convey a sense of patience or endurance during the healing process. She showed great positivity throughout her convalescence.