invasive procedure

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

A medical procedure that involves entering the body by cutting or puncturing the skin.

invasiveADJECTIVE + NOUN

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procedure

Examples (10)

  • Many patients prefer non-invasive procedures when possible.
  • An invasive procedure typically requires anesthesia.
  • The doctor explained the risks of the invasive procedure to the patient.
  • Some diagnostic tests are considered invasive procedures.
  • Recovering from an invasive procedure can take time.
  • She underwent an invasive procedure to remove the tumor.
  • New technologies are developing less invasive procedures.
  • Patients are often anxious about an invasive procedure.
  • Before any invasive procedure, consent is essential.
  • The hospital specializes in advanced invasive procedures.