Chorionic Villus Biopsy (Noun)
Meaning
A prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Chorionic villus biopsy is typically performed between the 10th and 12th weeks of pregnancy to detect any birth defects.
- A chorionic villus biopsy is a prenatal test that involves removing a small sample of cells from the placenta for analysis.
- The chorionic villus biopsy is a diagnostic tool used to detect genetic disorders such as Down syndrome in the early stages of pregnancy.
- Risks associated with chorionic villus biopsy include miscarriage and infection, although they are relatively rare.
- In chorionic villus biopsy, a catheter is inserted through the cervix or abdomen to obtain a tissue sample from the placenta.