non-invasive procedure
No cutting required
A non-invasive procedure is a medical examination or treatment that doesn't require cutting into the body or inserting instruments through the skin or natural openings.
Ultrasounds, MRIs, and external radiation are non-invasive.
The term contrasts with invasive procedures like surgery or catheterization: The doctor recommended a non-invasive procedure first to avoid the risks of surgery.
- chemical peelAcid-based skin exfoliation
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
acupuncture · X-ray · eye exam · hearing test · allergy testing · skin biopsy · thermography · spirometry · CT scan · echocardiogram · chiropractic adjustment · microdermabrasion · dermal fillers · laser therapy · pulse oximeters · blood pressure cuff · PET scan · body scan
non-invasive procedureinvasive procedure
Operation entering the body
surgery · surgical procedure · surgical intervention · operation · exploratory surgery
non-invasive procedureradical surgery
Aggressive, extensive medical procedure
aggressive treatment · intensive treatment · chemotherapy · radiation therapy
non-invasive procedureradical surgery
Aggressive, extensive medical procedure
emergency surgery · trauma surgery · reconstructive surgery · bypass surgery · resection
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