invasive
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“To put them back into that environment is introducing an invasive species into an environment in which it hasn’t lived before.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
George and Day had criticised Motability for imposing an "invasive telematics tracking technology" without proper consultation or adequate safeguards in place.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
"This is a technique we use to monitor the development and function of the cells over time in a minimally invasive way," explains Per-Olof Berggren.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
Not so long ago, to have a look at a problematic artery, doctors inserted a small camera down his throat — an invasive, painful and costly procedure.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
In 1951, most doctors in the field believed that invasive carcinoma was deadly, and carcinoma in situ wasn’t.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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