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invasive

British pronunciation/ɪnvˈe‍ɪsɪv/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnˈveɪsɪv/
invasive
[ADJECTIVE]
1

(particularly of diseases within the body) having a tendency to spread in a rapid and dangerous manner

antonyms : confined
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2

(of medical procedures) comprising cutting into the body or body cavities

antonyms : noninvasive
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3

gradually intrusive without right or permission

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4

involving invasion or aggressive attack

synonyms : incursive
invading
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Examples
1Cake tester is less invasive.
2An egg retrieval is minimally invasive.
3Invasive species are one of the top reasons for biodiversity loss.
4Trade agreements became much more invasive, in a way.
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