preinvasive

[ pree-in-vey-siv ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. of or relating to a stage preceding invasion of the tissues; in situ.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preinvasive¹

pre- + invasive

Example Sentences

For women with a history of radiation therapy to the chest or preinvasive breast cancer, “chemoprevention is an important option,” Dr. Pace said.

From New York Times

Their study, published by the BMJ, concluded that Scotland's HPV vaccination programme has led to "a dramatic reduction in preinvasive cervical disease".

From BBC

Preinvasive and invasive ductal pancreatic cancer and its early detection in the mouse.

From Nature

Intraductal administration of cancer therapeutics would lead to high drug exposure to ductal cells and eliminate preinvasive neoplasms while limiting systemic exposure.

From Science Magazine