recuperationstage
nounUK /rɪˌkjuːpəˈreɪʃən steɪdʒ/
US /rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃən steɪdʒ/
The time when you rest and get strong again after being sick or hurt.
After breaking his arm, Tom spent a week in the recuperation stage before going back to school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A step in a process where something is brought back to its normal condition.
The old building is in the recuperation stage after the fire.
3. The part of a medical plan focused on helping a patient regain strength.
Doctors added a recuperation stage to her treatment plan.
4. A period of time set aside for getting energy back after hard work.
The team entered a recuperation stage after the long race.