Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A person who is recovering after an illness or medical treatment.

Convalescent

The most appropriate word for the given group of words is convalescent.

• Athlete is a person who engages in physical exercise regularly, especially for competitive purposes.
• Convalescent is a person who is recovering from an illness or medical treatment.
• Senile is a person who has lost their mental faculties due to old age.
• Altruist is a person who is unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others.