noninvasive

adjective

non·​in·​va·​sive ˌnän-in-ˈvā-siv 

-ziv

1

: not tending to spread

specifically : not tending to infiltrate and destroy healthy tissue

noninvasive cancer of the bladder

2

: not being or involving an invasive medical procedure

noninvasive imaging techniques

noninvasively adverb

Examples of noninvasive in a Sentence

noninvasive techniques of measuring brain activity

Recent Examples on the Web

The screening is slated to include a cardiac risk assessment with a registered nurse, a noninvasive electrocardiogram, consultation with a physician and if indicated, a limited echocardiogram. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025

This noninvasive procedure uses a high-frequency current to reduce or eliminate spider veins on the face. —Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025

The interest in the noninvasive procedure isn't exactly surprising to a lot of dermatologists and plastic surgeons. —Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024

Though these procedures are noninvasive, there are certain things to keep in mind to prevent complications, such as:6 Ultraviolet (UV) ray protection: Protect your skin from UV rays from sunlight; do not sunbathe or use a tanning bed. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

noninvasive

adjective

non·​in·​va·​sive ˌnän-in-ˈvā-siv, -ziv 

1

: not tending to spread

specifically : not tending to infiltrate and destroy healthy tissue

noninvasive cancer of the bladder

2

: not being or involving an invasive medical procedure

noninvasive imaging techniques that do not require the injection of dyes

noninvasively adverb

noninvasiveness noun