watchful waiting
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/ˌwɑːtʃ.fəl ˈweɪ.t̬ɪŋ/ noun specialized a way of treating a medical condition that involves a period of waiting and watching for further symptoms to develop, rather than immediate treatment such as surgery or chemotherapy: More men with low-risk prostate cancer are now opting for watchful waiting rather than undergoing surgery. 现在，越来越多患有低风险前列腺癌的男性选择接受观察等待治疗，而不是手术。