convalescence vs recovery

convalescence and recovery both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
convalescence	Yes	No	No	No
recovery	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, convalescence and recovery are synonyms defined as:

convalescence and recovery: gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

Other synonyms of convalescence include recuperation.

convalescence (noun)	recovery (noun)
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury	the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
	return to an original state
	gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury