Invasive

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Definition 

  1. An invasive disease is one that spreads to surrounding tissues.
  2. An invasive procedure is one in which the body is “invaded” or entered by a needle, tube, device, or scope.

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Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Janet G. Derge, M.D.

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