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(adjective) marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue; "invasive cancer cells" |
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Antonyms: confined |
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(adjective) (medicine) relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision |
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Antonyms: noninvasive |
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(satellite adjective) gradually intrusive without right or permision; "we moved back from the encroaching tide"; "invasive tourists"; "trespassing hunters" |
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Synonyms: encroaching, trespassing |
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(satellite adjective) involving invasion or aggressive attack; "invasive war" |
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Synonyms: incursive, invading |
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