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INVASIVE [2 records]

Record 1 2005-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Centesis and Samplings
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Surgery
DEF

Characterized by instrumental penetration of the viscera or nonsuperficial tissues of the body.

OBS

Said especially of diagnostic or therapeutic techniques such as biopsy, catheterization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ponctions et prélèvements
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Chirurgie
DEF

Se dit d'un acte médical qui implique un passage à travers le revêtement cutané ou muqueux.

OBS

Bien qu'il soit encore considéré comme un anglicisme par certains auteurs, le terme «invasif», d'usage extrêmement courant, est maintenant attesté par Le Petit Larousse, Grand Format.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

Tending to spread, especially the tendency of a malignant process or growth to spread into healthy tissue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

[Se dit d'un] cancer ayant franchi la membrane basale et envahissant le tissu conjonctif.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
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