chorionic villus sampling

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Noun chorionic villus sampling has 1 sense

chorionic villus sampling, chorionic villus biopsy - a prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed
--₁ is a kind of biopsy

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Term: Chorionic Villus Sampling

Definition: Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a prenatal diagnostic procedure used to detect chromosomal abnormalities or genetic disorders in a developing fetus. It involves the sampling of cells from the placenta, specifically the chorionic villi. These small finger-like projections are found on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy.

Sample Sentences:

During her pregnancy, Sarah decided to undergo chorionic villus sampling to ensure the baby's health.
Doctors recommend chorionic villus sampling for women who are at a higher risk of having a child with genetic disorders.
Chorionic villus sampling is typically performed between the 10th and 13th week of pregnancy.
The results of the chorionic villus sampling revealed that the fetus had a chromosomal abnormality.

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