invasive (adj.)

  1. relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision

  2. marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue; invasive cancer cells'

  3. involving invasion or aggressive attack; invasive war

    [ Syn: incursive , invading ]

  4. gradually intrusive without right or permission; we moved back from the encroaching tide; invasive tourists; trespassing hunters

    [ Syn: encroaching , trespassing ]

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