Convalescent and Invalid

Convalescent

Convalescent noun - A person who is recovering from illness.
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Synonyms for Convalescent

Invalid is a synonym for convalescent in bedridden topic. In some cases you can use "Invalid" instead the word "Convalescent" as a noun or an adjective, when it comes to topics like sickly person.

Invalid

Invalid noun - Someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury.

Convalescent is a synonym for invalid in patient topic. You can use "Convalescent" instead the word "Invalid" as a noun or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as bedridden, sickly person, sick person.

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