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Example sentences for: elective

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The presence of the Factor V Leiden mutation and the deletion-deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene were determined for 38 patients who developed symptomatic pulmonary embolism (30 patients) or proximal deep venous thrombosis (8 patients) following elective total hip or knee arthroplasty at our institution between February of 1997 and July of 1999.
"Afford" makes clear that it's the government's money and that tax cuts are a secondary and purely elective consideration.
A patient with poorly controlled diabetes should not undergo elective surgery until glycemic levels are reasonably controlled.
Holding elective office," he explained, "is not the only way to help others."
Some hospitals are delaying elective procedures to deal with the influx of flu patients.