1. The practice of taking the least amount of action necessary to achieve a desired outcome, particularly in medical, dental, or environmental contexts
The dentist recommended minimal intervention to preserve the natural tooth structure.
O dentista recomendou intervenção mínima para preservar a estrutura natural do dente.
2. A treatment or management approach that uses the smallest necessary degree of involvement or interference
In conservation, minimal intervention ensures the artwork's authenticity is maintained.
Na conservação, a intervenção mínima garante que a autenticidade da obra de arte seja mantida.