aggressive

aggressive /ag·gres·sive/ (ah-gres´iv)

1. characterized by aggression.

2. rapidly spreading and invasive, as a tumor.

3. characterized by or pertaining to intensive or vigorous treatment.

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ag·gres·sive (-grsv)

adj.

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.

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aggressive,

adj in Chinese medicine, pertaining to behavior associated with hot energy, excess energy, and restlessness. This may be a normal aspect of a person's character, or it may indicate an illness or imbalance. See also energy, hot.

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aggressive

adjective Referring to 1. A clinical stance in which the treatment is peremptory, and intended to eradicate a particular lesion or process, as in aggressive chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery 2. A rapid-growing or metastatic tumor which usually has a poor prognosis 3. Violent behavior. See Sexually aggressive.