invasive

• Qui se rapporte à une invasion ou à une propagation dans quelque chose, en particulier de manière nuisible ou indésirable.

Relating to or characterized by intruding or spreading into something, especially in a harmful or unwelcome manner.

1. Medical procedureB2formalmedical

   Relating to a medical technique that requires entering the body through a puncture or incision.

   invasif (procédure médicale)

   • The doctor recommended a minimally invasive surgery.
   • Invasive procedures carry a higher risk of infection.
   • They used an invasive diagnostic test to examine the tissue.

   Synonymesoperativesurgical

   Antonymesnoninvasive

2. Spreading into healthy tissueB2formalmedical

   Marked by a tendency to spread, especially into healthy tissue, often used in medical contexts.

   Invasif (médical)

   • The tumor was found to be invasive and required immediate treatment.
   • Invasive cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body.
   • Doctors monitored the invasive growth of the disease closely.

   Antonymesbenignnoninvasive

3. B2formal

   Involving an invasion or aggressive attack, often in a military or confrontational context.

   Invasif (agressif, conquérant)

   • The country launched an invasive military campaign.
   • Invasive tactics were used to capture the enemy stronghold.
   • The invasive assault left the city in ruins.

   Synonymesaggressiveincursivemaraudingoffensiveraiding

   Antonymesdefensivepeacefulprotective

4. Intrusive without permissionB2formal

   Gradually intruding without right or permission, often in a social or environmental context.

   Envahissant, intrusif

   • Invasive species are threatening the local ecosystem.
   • Her invasive questions made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The company's invasive data collection practices were criticized.

   Synonymesencroachinginterferingintrusivemeddlesomeobtrusivepresumptuoustrespassing

   Antonymesrespectfulunobtrusive