Invasive
Definition
- An invasive disease is one that spreads to surrounding tissues.
- An invasive procedure is one in which the body is "invaded" or entered by a needle, tube, device, or scope.
Review Date: 10/21/2003
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial.
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