What is the meaning of invasive?

adjective

  • Relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision.
  • Marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue.
    • usage: "invasive cancer cells"
  • Involving invasion or aggressive attack.
    • usage: "invasive war"
  • Gradually intrusive without right or permission.
    • usage: "we moved back from the encroaching tide"; "invasive tourists"; "trespassing hunters"
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