watchful waiting

English

Noun

watchful waiting (usually uncountable, plural watchful waitings)

  1. (medicine) An approach to a medical problem in which time is allowed to pass before medical intervention or therapy is used; during this time, repeated testing may be performed.
    Synonym: watch and wait
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