convalescence vs recuperation

convalescence and recuperation both are nouns.

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

As nouns, convalescence and recuperation are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of convalescence include recovery.

convalescence (noun)	recuperation (noun)
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury	gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury