aggressive

aggressive definition - medical

ag·gres·sive (ə-grĕsˈĭv)

adjective
  1. Characterized by aggression.
  2. Inclined to behave in a hostile fashion.
  3. Tending to spread quickly, as a tumor; fast-growing.
  4. Characterized by or inclined toward vigorous or intensive medical treatment.

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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