convalescent
AmericanOther Word Forms
- convalescently adverb
- postconvalescent adjective
Etymology
Origin of convalescent
1650–60; < Latin convalēscent- (stem of convalēscēns ), present participle of convalēscere to convalesce; -ent
Example Sentences
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Tens of thousands of patients were treated with convalescent plasma under a Mayo Clinic-led program and through authorization from the FDA.
From Washington Post
But the much-hyped use of convalescent plasma largely fell flat after studies showed no clear-cut benefits for the broad swath of covid patients.
From Salon
Tens of thousands of patients were treated with so-called convalescent plasma under a Mayo Clinic-led program and through authorization from the FDA.
From Seattle Times
Monoclonal antibodies are a lab-made version of convalescent plasma that can be administrated intravenously or by injection.
From Fox News
Wilkes also said that even though the dedicated convalescent plasma program was discontinued, vaccinated people are still able to participate in blood drives.
From Seattle Times
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