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invasive

[in-vey-siv] / ɪnˈveɪ sɪv /


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The former is a minimally invasive approach that allows for faster recovery.

From Barron's

Despite the prevalence of digestive-health issues, flatulence researchers have been limited to either invasive laboratory studies or self-reporting, which has proven unreliable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fishing for the invasive blue catfish in the Potomac downstream of D.C. has skyrocketed in recent years, and there is concern about how the fishery will be affected.

From The Wall Street Journal

A study published in the journal PeerJ has identified an unexpected factor in the spread of an invasive flatworm in France.

From Science Daily

If your provider logs your activity, operates under a jurisdiction with invasive data laws, or gets hacked, your privacy could still be compromised.

From Salon