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Non-invasive

Non-invasive refers to any medical or diagnostic procedure that does 'not involve penetration of the body' or insertion of instruments through the skin or into body cavities.

Characteristics

Examples

Comparison

Term Description
'Non-invasive' External procedure, no body entry
'Minimally invasive' Small incisions or limited body access (e.g., laparoscopy)
'Invasive' Direct entry into body or organs (e.g., open surgery, catheterization)