She took three 'elective' courses last term.
She's taking several 'electives' this year.
Plastic surgery is 'elective' surgery.
(..) MAGGIE: I'm not sick. You're sick. You can't operate. JORDAN: They've rescheduled for Monday... an elective valve, no big deal. It is unprofessional, and it embarrasses me in front of my staff. I saw the chart on Balford. I'm on the committee. It's on review. (..)1998 City of Angels