Definition

  1. An invasive disease is one that spreads to surrounding tissues.
  2. An invasive procedure is one in which the body is "invaded" or entered by a needle, tube, device, or scope.

Review Date:7/29/2005
Reviewed By: Paul B. Tabereaux, M.D., M.P.H., Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.