invasive

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The reluctance to use HRT is the result of a controversial 2002 study that identified an elevated risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

From MarketWatch

Success could lead to a minimally invasive treatment that lasts longer and reduces the need for repeat procedures.

From Science Daily

A jury inquest which concluded on 8 October 2025 found the medical cause of death to be an "invasive streptococcus pyogenes infection following male circumcision".

From BBC

Some experimental approaches also require direct injections into the brain, which is invasive and can lead to complications.

From Science Daily

However, he ruled Texas failed to prove the broad restrictions were the least invasive way to protect minors, suggesting alternatives like voluntary content filters or targeted regulations for apps with proven addictive qualities.

From Barron's