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Pneumonia vs Convalescence - What's the difference?

pneumonia | convalescence |

As nouns the difference between pneumonia and convalescence

is that pneumonia is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants while convalescence is a gradual healing after illness or injury.

pneumonia

English

(wikipedia pneumonia)

Noun

  • An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.
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    • Derived terms

    * single pneumonia * double pneumonia

    convalescence

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A gradual healing after illness or injury.
  • The period of time spent for healing.