noninvasive Antonyms
Opposite of noninvasive
• adjective (Context 1)
Not requiring the introduction of instruments into the body or the breaking of skin (used of a medical procedure or diagnostic test).
"The doctor recommended a invasive ultrasound scan to examine the patient's organs before considering surgery."
• adjective (Context 2)
Not tending to spread aggressively or infiltrate surrounding healthy tissue (used of a tumor, infection, or medical condition).
"Fortunately, the biopsy confirmed that the tumor was localized and invasive."
• adjective (Context 3)
Not spreading aggressively or displacing native flora and fauna (used of an introduced plant or animal species); more generally, not intruding upon or disrupting someone's privacy or environment.
"The landscaper selected invasive ornamental grasses that would not overtake the surrounding native woodland."
Similar words to noninvasive
Words similar to noninvasive shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: