English Explanatory Dictionary

watchful waiting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

watchful waiting watchful waitings

Synonyms

watch and wait
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