second opinion
noun
: advice from a second expert (such as a doctor) to make sure advice from the first such expert is correct
My doctor says I need surgery, but I'm going to get a second opinion.
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Burns is still awaiting an MRI and second opinion to receive official medical word.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Ragans got a second opinion and didn’t require surgery.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt has sustained damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow and is seeking a second opinion before committing to season-ending surgery.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
When selecting a doctor for a referral or second opinion, do your homework and find one who specializes in autoimmune conditions, Chitalia advises.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Ragans got a second opinion and didn’t require surgery.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt has sustained damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow and is seeking a second opinion before committing to season-ending surgery.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
When selecting a doctor for a referral or second opinion, do your homework and find one who specializes in autoimmune conditions, Chitalia advises.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for second opinion
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“Second opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20opinion. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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