noninvasive
adjective
non·in·va·sive ˌnän-in-ˈvā-siv 
-ziv
1
: not tending to spread
specifically : not tending to infiltrate and destroy healthy tissue
noninvasive cancer of the bladder
2
: not being or involving an invasive medical procedure
noninvasive imaging techniques
noninvasively adverb
Example Sentences
noninvasive techniques of measuring brain activity
Recent Examples on the Web Among minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, the top five were Botox, soft tissue fillers, noninvasive fat reduction (such as CoolSculpting), nonsurgical skin tightening, and other skin care treatments. 
Sarah Todd, Quartz, 24 Aug. 2022 Though Skin Laundry has made a name for itself through noninvasive laser treatments, the company is now rolling out a new non-laser option: the Thermo Fractional Facial. Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 July 2022 Tests such as noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), which examines snippets of fetal DNA floating in the maternal bloodstream for missing or added DNA, are extremely popular with patients. Laura Hercher, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2022 Overall, eyebrow waxing is considered a safe and noninvasive treatment. Fiona Embleton, Allure, 14 June 2022 The World Health Organization calls their use a safe and noninvasive way to terminate a pregnancy. Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 Achievements in brain-computer interfaces to date have relied on a mix of invasive and noninvasive technologies. New York Times, 12 May 2022 CoolSculpting is a noninvasive procedure approved by the FDA to reduce visible bulges under the chin and jaw, as well as on the thighs, abdomen, flanks and back. Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 Grail has developed a noninvasive blood test that looks for early signs of cancer. Kim Mackrael, WSJ, 13 July 2022 See More
Sarah Todd, Quartz, 24 Aug. 2022 Though Skin Laundry has made a name for itself through noninvasive laser treatments, the company is now rolling out a new non-laser option: the Thermo Fractional Facial. Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 July 2022 Tests such as noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), which examines snippets of fetal DNA floating in the maternal bloodstream for missing or added DNA, are extremely popular with patients. Laura Hercher, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2022 Overall, eyebrow waxing is considered a safe and noninvasive treatment. Fiona Embleton, Allure, 14 June 2022 The World Health Organization calls their use a safe and noninvasive way to terminate a pregnancy. Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 Achievements in brain-computer interfaces to date have relied on a mix of invasive and noninvasive technologies. New York Times, 12 May 2022 CoolSculpting is a noninvasive procedure approved by the FDA to reduce visible bulges under the chin and jaw, as well as on the thighs, abdomen, flanks and back. Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 Grail has developed a noninvasive blood test that looks for early signs of cancer. Kim Mackrael, WSJ, 13 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
noninvasive
adjective
non·in·va·sive ˌnän-in-ˈvā-siv, -ziv
1
: not tending to spread
specifically : not tending to infiltrate and destroy healthy tissue
noninvasive cancer of the bladder
2
: not being or involving an invasive medical procedure
noninvasive imaging techniques that do not require the injection of dyes