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Noun

1. 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. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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asymptomatic observationcautiousconservativedeliberativeevaluativeexpectant management

Antonyms

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active interventionactive therapyactive treatmentaggressive therapy