CONVALESCENT

[noun], [adjective]Don't do anything too strenuous during this period - remember you're still convalescent (= getting better after a serious illness or injury).She's in a convalescent home/hospital (= one for people getting better after a serious illness or injury) for a couple of months where she can be looked after properly.He said that it was better for convalescents (= people getting better after a serious injury) to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital.