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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The neurologist emphasized that patients should feel comfortable asking questions and getting a second opinion. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Specialists recommend seeking a second opinion from a neurologist who specializes in MS when a diagnosis is uncertain, particularly before starting medications that affect the immune system. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 And do not be afraid to seek a second opinion for such a serious diagnosis, Sadiq added. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 Starting next year, employees under most plans can use that benefit to get a second opinion from a specialist for rare conditions such as ALS, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's. — Annika Kim Constantino,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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