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Elective: In medicine, something chosen (elected). An elective procedure is one that is chosen (elected) by the patient or physician that is advantageous to the patient but is not urgent.
Elective surgery is decided by the patient or their doctor. The procedure is seen as beneficial but not absolutely essential at that time.
Definition of ELECTIVE. 1. a: chosen or filled by popular election <an elective official> b: of or relating to election c: based on the right or principle of election ...
e·lec·tive (-l k t v) adj. 1. Of or relating to a selection by vote. 2. Filled or obtained by election: elective office. 3. Having the power or authority to elect ...
adjective 1. pertaining to the principle of electing to an office, position, etc. 2. chosen by election , as an official. 3. bestowed by or derived from election , as ...
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary ( ÄÂ-lÄ•k ' tÄÂv ) adj. Of or relating to a selection by vote. Filled or obtained by election: elective office. Having ...
adjective. filled by election: an elective office chosen by election; elected; filled by election: an elective office; chosen by election; elected · noun. an ...