minimally invasive

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minimally invasive (not comparable)

  1. (medicine, of a surgical procedure) Requiring only a small incision into the body, thereby reducing wound healing time, associated pain, and the risk of infection.
    Synonym: minimal invasive
    Angioplasty is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure used to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins.

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