Interventiivinen

Interventiivinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "interventional" or "invasive" in English. It is most commonly used in a medical context to describe procedures or treatments that involve actively intervening in the body's natural processes. This can include diagnostic methods or therapeutic interventions.

In medicine, an "interventiivinen toimenpide" refers to a procedure where a medical professional actively enters the body, often through small incisions or natural openings, to diagnose or treat a condition. Examples include angioplasty to open blocked arteries, stent placement, biopsies taken during an endoscopic procedure, or minimally invasive surgery. The key characteristic is the active manipulation or alteration within the body rather than external or non-invasive methods like medication or physiotherapy.

The term can also be used in other fields, though less frequently. For instance, in environmental science, an "interventiivinen toimenpide" might refer to actions taken to actively alter an ecosystem, such as introducing a species to control another or constructing a dam. However, its primary and most recognized application remains within the medical domain. The core idea across all uses is the concept of active interference or intervention.