invasion#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body
examples the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures
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Hypernym spread, spreading
Domain of synset - TOPIC medicine, medical specialty
Derivationally related form invasion → invade
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Member of this domain - TOPIC medicine, medical specialty
Hyponym spread, spreading
Derivationally related form invade → invasion

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