Condition
Invasive
David Cohen, M.D.Published 25 March 20051 min read
Key points
- 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.
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.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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