👉 The term "convalescent" is not widely recognized and can be used ambiguously. It refers to someone who has recovered from a serious illness or injury, often with no signs of recovery, but still showing certain symptoms or functional ability that would indicate they have recovered fully from the condition. The term was popularized in the 1970s by the television series "The Jeffersons," where the character Dr. Howard Klotz was portrayed as a convalescent who had been