An invasive disease is one that spreads to surrounding tissues. An invasive procedure is one in which the body is "invaded" or entered by a needle, tube, device, or scope.
Review Date:
4/30/2011
Reviewed By:
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
