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non-invasiveness

[/ˌnɒn.ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/]
nounfeminine
caráter não invasivo
1. The quality or state of not being invasive; the characteristic of not intruding into or penetrating body tissues or personal space
The non-invasiveness of the diagnostic procedure made it the preferred choice for patients.
O caráter não invasivo do procedimento diagnóstico o tornou a escolha preferida dos pacientes.
2. In medical contexts, referring to procedures or treatments that do not require incisions or penetration of the body
Ultrasound imaging is valued for its non-invasiveness and safety.
A imagem ultrassonográfica é valorizada pelo seu caráter não invasivo e segurança.
3. The quality of not intruding into private matters or personal boundaries
The counselor was praised for the non-invasiveness of her approach.
A conselheira foi elogiada pelo caráter não intrusivo de sua abordagem.
Synonyms
non-intrusivenessgentlenessminimalismrespectfulness
Antonyms
invasivenessintrusivenessaggressivenessobtrusiveness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caráter não invasivo
standard medical and technical usage
São Paulo
natureza não invasiva
alternative formal usage in medical contexts
Portugal
não invasividade
preferred technical term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

less is more
gentle touch
hands-off approach
respectful distance
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