Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

minimally invasive

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.98 in modern English

Syllables: min-i-mal-ly in-va-sive
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Requiring only a small incision into the body, thereby reducing wound healing time, associated pain, and the risk of infection.

Example Sentences

"Angioplasty is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure used to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins."

Synonyms

minimal invasive

Questions

What does minimally invasive mean?: Requiring only a small incision into the body, thereby reducing wound healing time, associated pain, and the risk of infection.

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